Why does iTunes slow down computer speeds so badly???

You may want to run a spyware / adware / virus scan on your computer, just to be sure. iTunes doesn't normally do that, even on an average speed processor.

You may want to run a spyware / adware / virus scan
on your computer, just to be sure. iTunes doesn't
normally do that, even on an average speed processor.

This is not always so. I have a PC and itunes runs slowly even though i have put a new hard drive in. It has everything to do with the prossesor and nothing to do with a virus.

Long as your system meets the min system reqirements to run iTunes it shouldn't bog down the system. Most likly its a issue with some software interfering or hardware configuation. It also could be to many programs loaded up in memory and running in the background.

You can try afew things, turn off or disable antivirus and/or other programs in the system tray (Lower right corner of windows where you see your time) To determine if one of these programs is causing the bog when you use iTunes. Install updates/patches offered for your PC model on the PC makers site (Like Dell, HP, Compaq ect ect). Im not so sure about Dell but I know my mother has afew HP's and alot of there models have issues with iTunes and require updates or patches they offer on there site to fix conflicts that happen with iTunes on there PCs

Until today I was using iTunes version 5 without a problem.

I just updated to 6.0.4 and now my CPU usage never drops below 80%

I have a laptop and since I installed the update, my cooling fans have not stopped screaming.

This is not good. I will have to find a way to switch back to version 5.

I beleive its because Apple want you to buy more Apple based technology, programmed to run their products more efficiantly.
Apple are really trying to say "Look at this, Windows OS run this application slow compare to Mac OS, it MUST be your OS problemb."


I personaly hate Apple software, it usues up enormous amounts of processing power to stay stable and their applications are usually so limited compare to most programs.

Actually, I would have to disagree with him about Apple engineering iTunes to make you buy more of their gear. I run iTunes on a dual-processor G4 and, prior to version 5 or 6, it ran VERY fast, even when accessing the music store.

Ever since I updated it, though, it has become excruciating! It usually takes me nearly a full minute (sometimes longer) to log onto the music store front page, and many operations involving search functions drag as well.

This simply wasn't the case with the earlier music store compatible versions. The change was so abrupt that I really don't think it's the hardware -- somebody goofed up big-time with the software.

G4/533DP Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Scotten
That's ********. Norton 2005 interferes with iTunes on a regular basis.

I hate Norton, and that was even before I installed iTunes. I have never had such a hateful frustration of getting rid of Norton from my PC as Norton.

Because it didn't just mess with iTunes, it messed with a lot of other stuff.

And go read the music store pages, McAfee isn't musch better, it auto blocks the iTunes program download.

You haven't asked enough questions to see if this is really an apple problem.

I beleive its because Apple want you to buy more
Apple based technology, programmed to run their
products more efficiantly.
Apple are really trying to say "Look at this, Windows
OS run this application slow compare to Mac OS, it
MUST be your OS problemb."


I personaly hate Apple software, it usues up enormous
amounts of processing power to stay stable and their
applications are usually so limited compare to most
programs.

/sigh ever since iTunes and iPods. these windoze people keep spouting pointless and factless stuff on the forums.

Too bad they did not make iPods for mac only. Maybe we wouldnt have pointless threads/comments.



iBook G4 1.42, 3.2HT pent 2 gig ram 7800GS nvidia Mac OS X (10.4.6)