Question: for best results, turn off compatibility mode for itunes before you open it

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Question: for best results, turn off compatibility mode for itunes before you open it

Hi. When i load iTunes 7 up it says "iTunes.exe has been set to run in compatibility mode for an older version of windows, for best results, turn off compatibility mode for itunes before you open it" Does anyone know how to do this and why it runs in an older version?? :S

Windows XP

Posted on Sep 13, 2006 12:40 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 13, 2006 12:51 PM in response to evans2005 In response to evans2005

It shouldn't need compatibility mode. Mine didn't. Try re-installing it first.
Putting it in Compatibilty Mode will just mask the problem. But if you really want to... compatibilty mode is set in the properties of the shortcut (right-click and then select Properties). It's on a tab of its own - HOWEVER, not for the system generated shortcut for iTunes, you'll have to create a new shortcut of your own first.

Windows XP Pro SP2; Matrox G550; Dual screen

Sep 13, 2006 12:51 PM

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Answer 2

Sep 14, 2006 2:32 PM in response to evans2005 In response to evans2005

I got the same "turn off compatibility mode" message - but with all the iTunes 7 issues, I'm not sure I want to re-load 7....did you try to "turn off" the compatibility mode? Did it work?

Sep 14, 2006 2:32 PM

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Renee Howard

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Sep 17, 2006 4:44 AM in response to WantStuff In response to WantStuff

I have the same problem. I get the error message everytime, even after I removed itunes 7, adjusted compatibility under properties of the shortcut and then installed again.

Anyone have any further ideas?

Sep 17, 2006 4:44 AM

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b noir

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Sep 17, 2006 5:03 AM in response to evans2005 In response to evans2005

iTunes.exe has been set to run in compatibility mode for an older version of windows, for best results, turn off compatibility mode for itunes before you open it

i've been able to replicate that one on belladonna, although the technique for getting rid of it may not work for everyone.

if you have itunes version 6.0.2.23 or higher running in Win 95 or Win 98 compatibility mode, it will give you a version of that message, and itunes won't launch at all.

with iTunes 7.0.0.70, if you have Win XP and you're running in Win 2000 compatibility mode, you'll get that message but itunes will launch.

so the best thing to try first is to use the instructions from the following document to switch off compatibility mode altogether:

iTunes for Windows: Audio files do not play in iTunes 5 or 6

Sep 17, 2006 5:03 AM

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Renee Howard

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Sep 17, 2006 7:02 AM in response to b noir In response to b noir

Thanks, I followed this for itunes 7 and it got rid of the error message regarding compatibility with an older version of wndows.

Big help.

Now if I could only get my ipod to respond or mz computer to locate my ipod.

cheers

Sep 17, 2006 7:02 AM

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Answer 6

Sep 27, 2006 5:01 AM in response to Nicko87 In response to Nicko87

Is there anyone knows how the procedure in turning off the compatibility ??

Sep 27, 2006 5:01 AM

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Answer 7

Oct 10, 2006 6:56 PM in response to b noir In response to b noir

Thanks!! This worked for me! I appreciate the help.

Spinderella

Oct 10, 2006 6:56 PM

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