How can I force iTunes to run offline?

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EJ1989 Author

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How can I force iTunes to run offline?

Hi,

I want to use iTunes on my work laptop sometimes (this is OK with the company I work for) but I don't want it connecting to the internet and using bandwidth in the background.

Basically I want to use it like a CD player without the CD- I have already loaded the music into iTunes so there should be no need to use the online features of the programme.

I am using 12.2.1.16 64-bit

Any help greatly appreciated!

EJ

null-OTHER, Windows 7

Posted on Jul 27, 2015 2:38 AM

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turingtest2

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Jul 27, 2015 4:08 AM in response to EJ1989

There is no offline mode, but you can reduce the data that is used with the following:

Edit > Preferences > General
- Show Apple Music > Off
- iCloud Music Library > Off
- Automatically retrieve CD track names from Internet > Off (only happens when ripping CDs)
Edit > Preferences > Store
- Automatic Downloads > All Off
- Sync playback information across devices > Off
- Sync podcast subscriptions and settings > Off
- Automatically download album artwork > Off
- Share details about your library with Apple > Off
Music > View > Only Music Available Offline (Repeat with Movies & TV Shows)
Podcasts > Turn off all automatic checking and downloading

Signing out of the iTunes Store also helps. as would turning off Genius if I could spot where that is done now.

tt2

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