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How do I turn off Compatibility Mode for a program that does not require it?

Anonymous
2010-05-13T21:11:30+00:00

I down loaded iTunes 9.1 a 64 bit program for Windows 7. When I open it I get a message that the program has been set to run in compatibility mode. It then states for best results, turn off compatibility mode for itunes before you open it. How do I turn off compatibility mode?

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Anonymous
2010-05-23T20:54:11+00:00

Hello Wynn 1, 

From the Apple article: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1489

Try these steps to turn Windows compatibility mode off:

  1. Quit iTunes.
  2. Windows XP and Windows 2000: On the Start menu, click My Computer (or double-click My Computer on the Desktop).

Windows Vista and Windows 7: On the Start menu, click Computer. 3. In My Computer, open the C:\ drive (or whichever disk your Windows is installed on). 4. Open the Program Files folder or "Program Files (x86)" if you are using a 64-bit version of Windows Vista or Windows 7). 5. Open the iTunes folder. 6. Right-click on the iTunes application (iTunes or iTunes.exe) and from the shortcut menu, clickProperties. 7. Click the Compatibility tab. 8. Deselect the checkbox under Compatibility mode if it's selected. 9. Click OK. 10. Open iTunes and play a song.

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Marilyn

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-05-14T01:32:09+00:00

    You can right click, click on properties, then the Compatibility tab. You can uncheck all the compatibility mode switches to run it in native Windows 7 mode.

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    I down loaded iTunes 9.1 a 64 bit program for Windows 7. When I open it I get a message that the program has been set to run in compatibility mode. It then states for best results, turn off compatibility mode for itunes before you open it. How do I turn off compatibility mode?

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  2. Hal Hostetler MVP-Outlook 11,901 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2010-05-13T22:35:43+00:00

    Right click the program, click "Properties", click the "Compatibility" tab, and uncheck the "Run this program in compatibility mode for" checkbox.

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-10-25T05:23:49+00:00

    Hi Marilyn, I tried what you suggest with no results. If you know any other way, please be kind enough to share with me. Thanks a million. Chucuta

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  4. Anonymous
    2010-05-14T21:27:20+00:00

    Hal,

    I have tried what you sugested, however the compatibility box was not checked, yet I still get the same message.

    Are there any other solutions?

    Thanks.

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