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iTunes extremely slow on Windows 10

iTunes is extremely slow to open, taking up to 10 minutes to open in Windows 10. I have the latest version of iTunes and I've followed all the recomendatorios in this post: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250123139 but nothing works. I've reinstalled iTunes with same results. I've even re-formatted the computer twice thinking there could have been something wrong with it.


My PC is a Dell Optiflex 9020 with an i7-4790 CPU, 16 GB Ram and SSD Drives. It also has a NVIDIA 1060 with 6GB. For most tasks this computer is extremely fast. It's always up to date (I'm a power user) and I have no problems with any other software.


The issue is not isolated, it have happened with every Dell computer I've had in the past. I thought it could be the big music library I have, but no other media manager have this problem with the same amount of songs/videos and I certainly will choose a different software if it wasn't because I need to sync my iPhone with it.

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Jan 25, 2021 8:34 AM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2021 5:57 AM

If iTunes is apparently installed correctly try the following in turn until iTunes opens/closes/reopens/connects to the store normally:


  • Remove any SD card that might be in a card reader.
  • Exit the BTTray.exe Bluetooth utility if installed.
  • Locate the shortcut for iTunes, right-click on it, and select Run as administrator. Doing this once may fix certain launch issues. Some users were finding that with the 12.6.1.25 build, for example, they had to use this method every time and modified the shortcut accordingly.
  • Try holding ctrl+shift as you launch iTunes so it opens in safe-mode. Again doing this once may sometimes help.
  • Try disconnecting your computer from the Internet before running iTunes.
  • Delete the iTunes shortcuts from the start menu, desktop, task bar, or similar, then repair iTunes from the programs and features control panel.
  • Try Fix unexpected quits or launch issues in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support and test the behaviour in a different user profile or with a different library. If the problem only exists in your profile it may be possible to delete some of the iTunes preference files which it would seem that iTunes may be choking on. We can go into details later if the issue is limited to your own profile.
  • Temporarily disable any non-Microsoft anti-virus and see if that has any impact on the behaviour.
  • See the second box in Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates for detailed tear down and rebuild advice. Disable any non-Microsoft anti-virus software when reinstalling and run the installer as the administrator.
  • If you installed iTunes from the Microsoft Store you may find the traditional iTunesSetup.exe installer works better for you, or vice versa.
  • Or see the bottom of the troubleshooting tip and reinstall the last version that worked correctly for you.


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turingtest2
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Jan 26, 2021 5:57 AM in response to Rafakoy

If iTunes is apparently installed correctly try the following in turn until iTunes opens/closes/reopens/connects to the store normally:


  • Remove any SD card that might be in a card reader.
  • Exit the BTTray.exe Bluetooth utility if installed.
  • Locate the shortcut for iTunes, right-click on it, and select Run as administrator. Doing this once may fix certain launch issues. Some users were finding that with the 12.6.1.25 build, for example, they had to use this method every time and modified the shortcut accordingly.
  • Try holding ctrl+shift as you launch iTunes so it opens in safe-mode. Again doing this once may sometimes help.
  • Try disconnecting your computer from the Internet before running iTunes.
  • Delete the iTunes shortcuts from the start menu, desktop, task bar, or similar, then repair iTunes from the programs and features control panel.
  • Try Fix unexpected quits or launch issues in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support and test the behaviour in a different user profile or with a different library. If the problem only exists in your profile it may be possible to delete some of the iTunes preference files which it would seem that iTunes may be choking on. We can go into details later if the issue is limited to your own profile.
  • Temporarily disable any non-Microsoft anti-virus and see if that has any impact on the behaviour.
  • See the second box in Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates for detailed tear down and rebuild advice. Disable any non-Microsoft anti-virus software when reinstalling and run the installer as the administrator.
  • If you installed iTunes from the Microsoft Store you may find the traditional iTunesSetup.exe installer works better for you, or vice versa.
  • Or see the bottom of the troubleshooting tip and reinstall the last version that worked correctly for you.


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iTunes extremely slow on Windows 10

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