why does my itunes show its 32 bit when i downloaded a 64 bit version

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why does my itunes show its 32 bit when i downloaded a 64 bit version

ive recently bought a new laptop this version of windows is a 64 bit version of windows 8 when i downloaded itunes i made sure that the download was for 64 bit version then few days later i had problems with it stuttering the audio tracks so uninstalled it removed all files asscoiated and started another download of itunes again double checking again it was 64 bit version but then few days later again i had the same problems with the stuttering audio tracks so i went into the task manager opened the properties on itunes and it states the version i have is 32 bit version of itunes and dont know why because it definitely said 64 bit version when i downloaded the software

any help regarding this would be appreciated

thanks phil

Windows 8

Posted on Oct 25, 2013 8:17 AM

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Answer 1

4cpukid

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Oct 25, 2013 8:25 AM in response to darkartist1984

The iTunes 64-bit for Windows is a slightly modified version to run on a Windows 64 bit platform HOWEVER the actual program is not using 64 bit architecture so Windows will recognize it as 32-bit. A program that has a 64 bit version just means that it is compatible with that platform. iTunes for windows is a very buggy program and the stuttering audio tracks may as well just be an issue with the hardware in your computer.

If you have any more questions feel free to respond! 🙂

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Answer 2

Oct 25, 2013 8:39 AM in response to 4cpukid

well this is the hardware i have in my laptop

windows 8 operating system

processor: intel(R) pentium(R) cpu b960 @2.20ghz , 2mb l3 cache

installed memory (RAM) 8.00 gb (7.82 gb usable )

system type 64 bit operating system , x64-based processor

750gb hard drive (519gb free space)

just confused because my old 32 bit computer had no problems with itunes and the specs was much less than this laptop

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Answer 3

4cpukid

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Oct 25, 2013 8:41 AM in response to darkartist1984

I have a computer with similar specs to you and iTunes for Windows is a very buggy program. My best advice would be:

1. Make sure your computer is up to date (via updates)

2. If you are still having an issue try uninstalling iTunes and Reinstalling the program.

If you have any more questions feel free to respond! 🙂

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Answer 4

Oct 25, 2013 8:46 AM in response to 4cpukid

well i just checked for windows updates and one was there for the operating system so may sort it if not will try and uninstall it again

thanks

phil

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