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iTunes 10 Keeps Creating Temp File.tmp Files

I am using iTunes 10.6.1 (7) on Lion 10.7.4 and I have (yet again) noticed that iTunes has started creating multiple copies of Temp File.tmp in the iTunes folder.

It creates a copy every single time I do anything inside iTunes, including skipping a track or checking the iTune store. I thought that maybe my ClamXav Sentry scanner was causing issues so I removed the iTune directory from the scan and even shut it down alltogether. I have not shared my iTunes library either so I can se no reason that anything else is holding onto this file and causing iTunes to create a copy of the iTunes Music Library.xml file.

A disk repair has also not helped.

I have searched everywhere within the forums and via Google and can find no solution or explanation.

Its simple starts at some random time and they stops just as randomly. However this time is particularly bad as EVERYTHING I do inside iTunes caused the problem.

Any help or guidance greatly appreciated.

Regards

NIALL8-(

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on May 15, 2012 12:18 PM

70 replies

Siddhi67

Level 1

4 points

Jan 4, 2013 5:06 AM in response to Siddhi67

It was same on itunes 10 and itunes 11.

Until now it created only one temp file (simple text doc) 631,9 mb

Siddhi67

Level 1

4 points

Jan 4, 2013 6:20 AM in response to Siddhi67

Anyway the new itunes is a shame!

Very slow!!!! Always thinking....very very slow!

Non-thought-out concept. I think it does not even mention who designed.

Why did not exist the sorting options most of view!????? For me it was the best option!!!!

Why cant see the artwork in the songs view!?

I planning to backgrade 😟 😟 ...where are you going,Apple!!????? 😟

Siddhi67

Level 1

4 points

Jan 5, 2013 4:04 AM in response to Siddhi67

ohhh...the problem has reappeared again! 😟 😟 i am very very sad!

how can i fix it...????????

Jan 7, 2013 1:13 PM in response to Jerry Nick

Big screw up for iTune 11. To my opinon there is now real upgard. They change the look.

But the took fonctions off like DJ voting option that was great for party.

They did not bring new thing to it.

Jan 7, 2013 1:17 PM in response to Niall Mallyon

Hey Niall Mallyon,

SO BACK TO THE SAME PROBLEM!!!!

I don't beleive this. It was the one reason I wanted to upgrade to itune 11.

Ok so my next step after trying every thing possible.

I'm going to make the big jump.

Rebuilt my librairy from scratch by reimporting all my media in a fresh librairy.

I'll keep you posted with the result.

This is my last hope to solve this issue.

GOD SPEED!!!

Siddhi67

Level 1

4 points

Jan 9, 2013 4:56 AM in response to Mr Blond Qc

I also planning the same process (with fresh reinstall Mlion)...but my library is 12Tb.....how long to reinporting....a week 😟 But iam still waiting for a miracle because,I dont want to loose all of my "date added" informations. 😟

Jan 16, 2013 9:51 AM in response to Siddhi67

You just pointed what would break my heart. All this info will be lost.

SAD!

I'm planing the operation in the next few days I will keep you updated to see if it finally sloved the problem.

Siddhi67

Level 1

4 points

Jan 16, 2013 10:15 AM in response to Mr Blond Qc

Do U use any application or plugin with itunes? I use amarra and I noticed the music is interrupted when itunes generated temp file . The sound is ticking. But when i use itunes alone the problem is disappear.

So i have two problems : the many temp files and the interrupted sounds.....**** 😟

If U have any result pls let me know!

thx for your information!

Jan 16, 2013 10:18 AM in response to Siddhi67

Yes I use Tune up.

But me I check and it does the problem even went tune up is close.

So it should not be the problem.

Niall Mallyon Author

Level 1

140 points

Jan 16, 2013 11:13 AM in response to Mr Blond Qc

I had a small idea regarding this issue and have tried something. It may be entirely coincidental but I thought it worth sharing.

Given the issue relates to a file used by iTunes and other apps for sharing I started there and thought things through from the way I use iTunes. I have no apps that link directly to iTunes and I don't share my library or look for shared libraries. I figured therefore that potentially something I have done in the past (when I used sharing and looked for shared libraries) that may be left over or corrupt.

Basically I turned on and then of homesharing to 'reinitialise' things and ensure sharing was reset.

May be complete hoccum but I am, as of writing this, experiencing a very long period without issues (over 2 weeks) and I have added a large number of tracks and apps during this time. I have deliberately not changed the way I use iTunes and the issue has not reappeared. Something I've not managed to achieve in the past, especially when adding tracks and updating apps etc

For the amount of time it takes to do its got to be worth a shot(?) I guess if you are using homesharing then turning it off and then on will have to be tried.

Will update if anything changes or the issue does not return.

Jan 16, 2013 11:34 AM in response to Niall Mallyon

Worth trying.

Keep us updated Niall.

Siddhi67

Level 1

4 points

Jan 16, 2013 11:35 AM in response to Niall Mallyon

i have only one folder is shared the dropbox.

i think the problem is something about the privileges,because the temp file sometimes is lost of my privileges (and than cant overwrite the library itl file) that cause generate a new one.....

anyway thx your idea 🙂 i will try it

Niall Mallyon Author

Level 1

140 points

Jan 16, 2013 1:24 PM in response to Siddhi67

My issue soley relates to the iTunes Library.xml file (also known as iTunes Music Library.xml with older libraries).

Yes there are permissions issues that appear hence the temp files getting created. But something is causing the permissions issues and iTunes only has one way around a iTunes Library.xml file issue and thats to create a temp one. Its automagically recreated from the .itl file anyway if it doesnn't exist.

Given the xml file is only used by applications to gain access to the iTunes library (thats as I understand it anyway) I assume this is updated when the iTunes Library changes in some way e.g a new app or track or a track count increase.

I'm not aware of anyone having an access issue with the .itl file. This is the main iTunes library database file and if you have issues with that then you really are in trouble although there are discussions around repairing that file as well.

If you read my original post it kind of explains where I'm coming from and the issue I and many others appear to have.

Siddhi67

Level 1

4 points

Jan 16, 2013 2:28 PM in response to Niall Mallyon

Yes i have read all of discussions.

So ,i have read and write permissions to .xml ,.itl ,itdb files. I have repeared many times by disc utility and disc warrior and i didnt get a problem sign....but i have...i still waiting ....but i planning to a fresh install...its just only one day work 😟

Niall Mallyon Author

Level 1

140 points

Jan 20, 2013 12:46 PM in response to Mr Blond Qc

It's back.

Enough said.

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