Half Star ratings in iTunes 12.5.1 for Windows?

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Half Star ratings in iTunes 12.5.1 for Windows?

Can't seem to figure out how to get half-stars working again. The old 2008 trick of editing the .xml file after every update has been working until now. I found the .xml file again, but it's really short, only 9 lines. I tried copying and pasting

<key>allow-half-stars</key>

<data>

dHJ1ZQ==

</data>

into it, with no avail. My smart playlists are still recognizing my half-stars, I just can't rate with half-stars or see the half-stars on my songs or albums, just like how the iOS music app has treated half-stars for years.

Has anyone been able to get it working on Windows?

desktop PC-OTHER, Windows 10

Posted on Sep 15, 2016 8:26 AM

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Answer 1

Sep 24, 2016 1:25 PM in response to OriginalUsername

I was cranky about this too, but I found this link: http://www.technipages.com/itunes-enable-half-star-ratings

It was an easy fix -- bring up the Run box, paste in

"C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt allow-half-stars 1

and it was reenabled when I opened it back up. Hope that helps!

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Answer 2

turingtest2

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Sep 15, 2016 10:20 AM in response to OriginalUsername

The option has been buried for so long the chances are it has been finally dropped. I cannot make it work here. Ratings stars are now blue or dark grey rather than black or light grey, and I cannot find a way to rate songs on my iPhone anymore, so it looks like there has been some tinkering.

tt2

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Answer 3

JimmyCMPIT

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Sep 15, 2016 10:25 AM in response to OriginalUsername

Apple has provided this extensive documentation on what is included with the Windows iTunes update. Strap yourself in and put your helmet on to fully take in the sights, the smells, the je ne said quoi Apple has made avaiable for Windows users:

Windows:

Now with an all-new Apple Music design which brings greater clarity and simplicity to every aspect of the experience.*

* Download iTunes 12.5.1

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