64 bit edition

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When my iTunes updated I believe it is now running on a 64 bit edition and my
Windows is a 32 bit edition, I believe. Can someone help me:

1. Check Windows to see if I am running 32 or 64
2. Check to see if iTunes is 32 or 54
3 How to make the two compatible, change both to 32 or 64 bit edition,
whichever is best.

I have a Windows XP system
 
Open the System control panel. It should tell you whether you're running a
32 bit or 64 bit version of XP. (It's unlikely that you have XP64, but not
impossible. It'd be likelier if you were running Vista, on a machine that
was purchase within the past year. Memory is getting cheap enough that even
notebooks are being sold with 4 GB of it. A 64 bit version of Windows is
needed to fully use 4 GB or more of RAM. )

I don't use iTunes. I see that Apple has a 64 bit version available, but I
doubt that it would install on 32 bit Windows. It may be possible to install
a 32 bit version of iTunes on 64 bit Windows. (There is very little 64 bit
software available. 32 bit software runs on 64 bit Windows in emulation.) It
appears that Apple serves up the 64 bit version for download if you go to
their site with a 64 bit OS.

The only way to change a 32 bit version of Windows to a 64 bit version is a
clean installation; upgrades are not permitted. The same thing goes for
changing from a 64 bit version to 32.

If you are running XP64 (unlikely), and somehow have the 32 bit iTunes
installed, you probably should change to the 64 bit version. I'm reluctant
to advise you on that, if you have any music downloads that include DRM. If
things went wrong, you could lose the ability to play music that you've
purchased from the iTunes store. You might get better advice on that in one
of the discussion groups:

http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=149
 
Thank you so much! I think this may be the problem. I have contacted iTunes
support group to make sure I don't lose anything before trying this but I
feel you are absolutely right in this being the problem. I don't have Vista
and my computer is about 4 years or so old (dinosaur in computer years lol)
so as soon as I find out if this is safe, I am definitely going to try going
back to the 32 bit iTunes because I did upgrade to the 64 bit iTunes. Thanks
so much, I'll let you know if this works.
--
Rachel - Debty Beautiful Beads
http://www.debtybeautifulbeads.etsy.com


Bob Knowlden said:
Open the System control panel. It should tell you whether you're running a
32 bit or 64 bit version of XP. (It's unlikely that you have XP64, but not
impossible. It'd be likelier if you were running Vista, on a machine that
was purchase within the past year. Memory is getting cheap enough that even
notebooks are being sold with 4 GB of it. A 64 bit version of Windows is
needed to fully use 4 GB or more of RAM. )

I don't use iTunes. I see that Apple has a 64 bit version available, but I
doubt that it would install on 32 bit Windows. It may be possible to install
a 32 bit version of iTunes on 64 bit Windows. (There is very little 64 bit
software available. 32 bit software runs on 64 bit Windows in emulation.) It
appears that Apple serves up the 64 bit version for download if you go to
their site with a 64 bit OS.

The only way to change a 32 bit version of Windows to a 64 bit version is a
clean installation; upgrades are not permitted. The same thing goes for
changing from a 64 bit version to 32.

If you are running XP64 (unlikely), and somehow have the 32 bit iTunes
installed, you probably should change to the 64 bit version. I'm reluctant
to advise you on that, if you have any music downloads that include DRM. If
things went wrong, you could lose the ability to play music that you've
purchased from the iTunes store. You might get better advice on that in one
of the discussion groups:

http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=149
Click to expand...
 
Rachel said:
When my iTunes updated I believe it is now running on a 64 bit edition and
my
Windows is a 32 bit edition, I believe. Can someone help me:

1. Check Windows to see if I am running 32 or 64
Click to expand...

If you are asking, you have 32-bit.

This isn't a joke.

You'd know exactly why you needed to take time choosing and pay a lot extra
for a 64-bit system and you'd notice every time you had to pick hardware.

You'd be very aware of the specific tasks, such as manipulating large data
sets or graphics, that forced you to shell out extra for the 64-bit version.

So if you're asking, you have 32-bit.
2. Check to see if iTunes is 32 or 54
Click to expand...

Help, About.
3 How to make the two compatible, change both to 32 or 64 bit edition,
whichever is best.
Click to expand...

You have an 32-bit OS, so use 32-bit software.

The 64-bit iTunes version should not install on your system *at all*, not
least because it requires Vista, and doesn't work on XP.
I have a Windows XP system
Click to expand...

Then it's beyond unlikely that you are running a 64-bit Itunes version on XP
32. A 64-bit installer would have to be seriously broken to allow you to
do this.

The OS version is the first thing an installer checks.

In addition, the current iTunes 64-bit version requires 64-bit *Vista*, and
does not run on XP. Look at the system requirements on this page:

http://support.apple.com/downloads/iTunes_8_1_1_for_Windows__64_bit_

If you are having problems with iTunes or XP, describing the problem in your
post would be a help.

HTH
-pk
 
Yeah, I am getting pop up now about it not being compatible. And want to
delete and re-install my iTunes, I just want to make sure I don't lose all my
purchases by doing that.
--
Rachel - Debty Beautiful Beads
http://www.debtybeautifulbeads.etsy.com


Patrick Keenan said:
Rachel said:
When my iTunes updated I believe it is now running on a 64 bit edition and
my
Windows is a 32 bit edition, I believe. Can someone help me:

1. Check Windows to see if I am running 32 or 64
Click to expand...

If you are asking, you have 32-bit.

This isn't a joke.

You'd know exactly why you needed to take time choosing and pay a lot extra
for a 64-bit system and you'd notice every time you had to pick hardware.

You'd be very aware of the specific tasks, such as manipulating large data
sets or graphics, that forced you to shell out extra for the 64-bit version.

So if you're asking, you have 32-bit.
2. Check to see if iTunes is 32 or 54
Click to expand...

Help, About.
3 How to make the two compatible, change both to 32 or 64 bit edition,
whichever is best.
Click to expand...

You have an 32-bit OS, so use 32-bit software.

The 64-bit iTunes version should not install on your system *at all*, not
least because it requires Vista, and doesn't work on XP.
I have a Windows XP system
Click to expand...

Then it's beyond unlikely that you are running a 64-bit Itunes version on XP
32. A 64-bit installer would have to be seriously broken to allow you to
do this.

The OS version is the first thing an installer checks.

In addition, the current iTunes 64-bit version requires 64-bit *Vista*, and
does not run on XP. Look at the system requirements on this page:

http://support.apple.com/downloads/iTunes_8_1_1_for_Windows__64_bit_

If you are having problems with iTunes or XP, describing the problem in your
post would be a help.

HTH
-pk
Click to expand...
 
Rachel said:
Yeah, I am getting pop up now about it not being compatible.
Click to expand...

And what *exactly* do the popups say?
And want to
delete and re-install my iTunes, I just want to make sure I don't lose all
my
purchases by doing that.
Click to expand...

Back them up. Seek advice on how to do this at Apple; it's not difficult
to do it. Issues with iTunes are best addressd by Apple.

HTH
-pk
--
Rachel - Debty Beautiful Beads
http://www.debtybeautifulbeads.etsy.com


Patrick Keenan said:
Rachel said:
When my iTunes updated I believe it is now running on a 64 bit edition
and
my
Windows is a 32 bit edition, I believe. Can someone help me:

1. Check Windows to see if I am running 32 or 64
Click to expand...

If you are asking, you have 32-bit.

This isn't a joke.

You'd know exactly why you needed to take time choosing and pay a lot
extra
for a 64-bit system and you'd notice every time you had to pick hardware.

You'd be very aware of the specific tasks, such as manipulating large
data
sets or graphics, that forced you to shell out extra for the 64-bit
version.

So if you're asking, you have 32-bit.
2. Check to see if iTunes is 32 or 54
Click to expand...

Help, About.
3 How to make the two compatible, change both to 32 or 64 bit edition,
whichever is best.
Click to expand...

You have an 32-bit OS, so use 32-bit software.

The 64-bit iTunes version should not install on your system *at all*, not
least because it requires Vista, and doesn't work on XP.
I have a Windows XP system
Click to expand...

Then it's beyond unlikely that you are running a 64-bit Itunes version on
XP
32. A 64-bit installer would have to be seriously broken to allow you
to
do this.

The OS version is the first thing an installer checks.

In addition, the current iTunes 64-bit version requires 64-bit *Vista*,
and
does not run on XP. Look at the system requirements on this page:

http://support.apple.com/downloads/iTunes_8_1_1_for_Windows__64_bit_

If you are having problems with iTunes or XP, describing the problem in
your
post would be a help.

HTH
-pk
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Ok, I re-moved iTunes 64 bit and re-installed the proper iTunes. However when
I open iTunes I still get a warning saying:

"The registry settings used by the iiTunes driver for importing and burning
CD's & DVD's are missing. This can happen as a result of installing other CD
burning software. Please re-install iTunes"

However I don't remember installing any new software for that. The only
recent updates I've had was the Service Pack 3. Would that the problem and if
so is it ok to delete it?
 
Ask in the ITunes support forums.

: Ok, I re-moved iTunes 64 bit and re-installed the proper iTunes. However
when
: I open iTunes I still get a warning saying:
:
: "The registry settings used by the iiTunes driver for importing and
burning
: CD's & DVD's are missing. This can happen as a result of installing other
CD
: burning software. Please re-install iTunes"
:
: However I don't remember installing any new software for that. The only
: recent updates I've had was the Service Pack 3. Would that the problem and
if
: so is it ok to delete it?
: --
: Rachel - Debty Beautiful Beads
: http://www.debtybeautifulbeads.etsy.com
:
:
: "Patrick Keenan" wrote:
:
: > : > > Yeah, I am getting pop up now about it not being compatible.
: >
: > And what *exactly* do the popups say?
: >
: > > And want to
: > > delete and re-install my iTunes, I just want to make sure I don't lose
all
: > > my
: > > purchases by doing that.
: >
: > Back them up. Seek advice on how to do this at Apple; it's not
difficult
: > to do it. Issues with iTunes are best addressd by Apple.
: >
: > HTH
: > -pk
: >
: > > --
: > > Rachel - Debty Beautiful Beads
: > > http://www.debtybeautifulbeads.etsy.com
: > >
: > >
: > > "Patrick Keenan" wrote:
: > >
: > >> : > >> > When my iTunes updated I believe it is now running on a 64 bit
edition
: > >> > and
: > >> > my
: > >> > Windows is a 32 bit edition, I believe. Can someone help me:
: > >> >
: > >> > 1. Check Windows to see if I am running 32 or 64
: > >>
: > >> If you are asking, you have 32-bit.
: > >>
: > >> This isn't a joke.
: > >>
: > >> You'd know exactly why you needed to take time choosing and pay a lot
: > >> extra
: > >> for a 64-bit system and you'd notice every time you had to pick
hardware.
: > >>
: > >> You'd be very aware of the specific tasks, such as manipulating large
: > >> data
: > >> sets or graphics, that forced you to shell out extra for the 64-bit
: > >> version.
: > >>
: > >> So if you're asking, you have 32-bit.
: > >>
: > >> > 2. Check to see if iTunes is 32 or 54
: > >>
: > >> Help, About.
: > >>
: > >> > 3 How to make the two compatible, change both to 32 or 64 bit
edition,
: > >> > whichever is best.
: > >>
: > >> You have an 32-bit OS, so use 32-bit software.
: > >>
: > >> The 64-bit iTunes version should not install on your system *at all*,
not
: > >> least because it requires Vista, and doesn't work on XP.
: > >>
: > >> > I have a Windows XP system
: > >>
: > >> Then it's beyond unlikely that you are running a 64-bit Itunes
version on
: > >> XP
: > >> 32. A 64-bit installer would have to be seriously broken to allow
you
: > >> to
: > >> do this.
: > >>
: > >> The OS version is the first thing an installer checks.
: > >>
: > >> In addition, the current iTunes 64-bit version requires 64-bit
*Vista*,
: > >> and
: > >> does not run on XP. Look at the system requirements on this page:
: > >>
: > >> http://support.apple.com/downloads/iTunes_8_1_1_for_Windows__64_bit_
: > >>
: > >> If you are having problems with iTunes or XP, describing the problem
in
: > >> your
: > >> post would be a help.
: > >>
: > >> HTH
: > >> -pk
: > >>
: > >> > --
: > >> > Rachel - Debty Beautiful Beads
: > >> > http://www.debtybeautifulbeads.etsy.com
: > >>
: > >>
: > >>
: >
: >
: >
 
Rachel said:
Ok, I re-moved iTunes 64 bit and re-installed the proper iTunes. However when
I open iTunes I still get a warning saying:

"The registry settings used by the iiTunes driver for importing and burning
CD's & DVD's are missing. This can happen as a result of installing other CD
burning software. Please re-install iTunes"

However I don't remember installing any new software for that. The only
recent updates I've had was the Service Pack 3. Would that the problem and if
so is it ok to delete it?
Click to expand...

It probably involves GEARAspiWDM.sys and the upperfilter/lowerfilter thing.
Or some other software installing its own upperfilter/lowerfilter.

This article at Gearsoftware, describes how to remove their driver. The
contents of the description, would allow you at least, to inspect your
system, and see whether the registry component and files are present.
You can use regedit, to search for the registry strings. The purpose
of you looking for this information, is to confirm that the installation
is damaged. I wouldn't try to fix it manually, as too much can go wrong.

http://gearsoftware.com/wiki/index.php?title=Remove_drivers#Removing_GEAR_Drivers

Alternately, see if the gearsoftware site has an installer for their
driver.

Paul
 
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