What does itunes mean. How to use iTunes. How to Completely Uninstall iTunes from Computer

Hi everyone iTunes is one of the first programs I've ever met. Well, that is, they bought me a computer and after a couple of days I somehow accidentally installed iTunes for myself, I don’t remember where I downloaded it from, it seems to be from an FTP server. Then such FTP servers were popular, but now I don’t even know, I haven’t used them for a couple of years. My acquaintance with iTunes was six years ago, if not more.

In general, I’m writing, writing, but what kind of iTunes program is, I never wrote it. In general, this is a proprietary audio and video player from Apple, which is very friendly with devices such as iPad, iPod and others. As for me, it’s convenient to listen to music on iTunes, I don’t know how to watch videos, because I only listened to music. But that was a very long time ago, but I don’t know how things are with iTunes now, but let's see if something new has appeared.

iTunes also has access to the iTunes Store online store, where you can buy music, movies, iOS programs, books, it seems that there is even a radio ..

I found out that by default iTunes is tuned to play the AAC 256 kbps format, this is the format in which music from the iTunes Store comes. But on the other hand, there is a built-in encoder that can be configured to save to one format or another, including MP3. To be honest, I don’t remember in what format I listened to music, I don’t know at all if I knew then what an audio format is .. But I don’t catch up with something, it turns out that you can’t listen to music in MP3 or what? We'll figure out

In general, I installed iTunes, launch it and it immediately tells me that it is not the default player for audio files:

But the joke is that it seemed to me not audio files, but audiophiles! That's a joke, that's a joke! And then there was this window:

It says that information about your library will be sent to Apple in order to see images of artists, album covers and other information in it. I don't quite understand what they want to say here. Why do they need all this? And, it’s written here so that it’s not immediately possible to catch up with what it’s all about, damn it! In short, it means that it is possible to send information to Apple about your library so that iTunes can then show images of artists, albums! That is, so that you can not only listen to music, but also see who sings, see the album cover, all this will be downloaded from the Internet after information about your library is sent to Apple. Well, I hope it's clear, sorry for chewing it up like that, but I hope it's clear

By the way, I pressed the Accept button, I don’t think that this sending of information is dangerous in any way.

Then this window appeared:

To be honest, I don’t remember how to add songs here, but in general, the interface hasn’t changed much. Of course, it became a little different, but even the color scheme remained the same. So what are we going to do here? First, let's create a playlist, for this you need to click the File menu and select the New playlist item there:

A playlist appeared at the bottom left, you can immediately name it somehow:

When I clicked on it twice, it was, of course, empty:

I don’t know about you, but I’m already starting to remember what I liked about iTunes: it’s convenience, a well-thought-out interface, all buttons are conveniently located, calm style, well, something like that

I tried to drag music in FLAC format into this list: but alas, nothing happened. Is it only AAC? Okay, I'm trying MP3: everything is fine here, the songs were added to the playlist and this is what it looked like:

iTunes has an equalizer, even in the version that I used, well, for a long time, it was also there. To open it, you need to call the View menu and select the Show equalizer item there:

Well, here is the equalizer itself:

Well, you know, I thought that since I used iTunes, they could have already made the equalizer twenty bands .. But maybe not everyone needs this?

Well, what else to show. To open the settings, you need to call the Edit menu and select the Settings item there:

Here is the settings window itself (by the way, it looks a bit like the settings window found in Mozilla):

On the Play tab you can adjust the sound, there is even a Sound Improvement slider (but how it improves is not entirely clear):

Well, more or less figured out with iTunes, of course there are a lot of things, well, there are a lot of functions, but I think that it will not be so difficult to deal with all this

In general, a very interesting iTunes player, there is a lot, everything is done conveniently. In the View > Media Type menu, you can choose what exactly you want to listen to or watch, well, in general, this is the menu, I think everything is clear here:

I chose Movies in this menu as an example and this is what was displayed to me in the program:

There are paid films here, maybe there are free ones, I didn’t really look for them. But on the other hand, you can watch trailers, by the way, this is also not bad, you can find out what new items will be and all that

So, what else can I say that is interesting? iTunes is installed in this folder:

C:\Program Files\iTunes

By the way, from iTunes in the task manager, you will most likely have processes such as iTunesHelper.exe (apparently something related to help) and iPodService.exe (related to the iPod, but it’s not clear what exactly):

And by the way, the iPodService.exe process is already launched not from the folder where iTunes is installed, but from another one, from this one:

C:\Program Files\iPod\bin

I also learned that after installing iTunes, the iPod Service service appeared. Let me remind you that in order to open the services, you need to go to the manager and there on the Services tab, there will be a button with the same name of the Services at the bottom, so click it. This is in Windows 7, in Windows 10 there seems to be a button called Open services, well, in short, you will figure it out for sure. And then in the list of services I found this service iPod Service:

If you double-click on this service, the following properties window will open:

Well, that is, I think that now it is clear what kind of process iPodService.exe is? This is a process from this service. Can it be turned off? I don’t even know, but you can try, for this, simply select Disabled in the Startup type and then click the Stop button (if it is active at all). Well, if there are some jambs, then everything is easy to return back, that is, as in the picture above.

By the way, I later found the Bonjour Service and it seems to have also appeared because of iTunes. Here is the properties window for this service:

As you can see, it runs under the mDNSResponder.exe process, well, it's just a note to you. I rummaged around on the Internet about this service, it seems that it actually appeared after installing iTunes, because, as they say, this service is from Apple

In general, here are the things. Now I will write how to remove iTunes, all of a sudden you find it unnecessary, why then keep it on your computer? Let it get out!

To remove the prog, I advise you to use such a remover as, it will remove the prog and then clean the windu from the remnants, in general advice, a well-known remover, a lot of people use

Well, now how to delete in a simple way, without any removers, just using Windows functions! Hold Win + R and write the following command there:

A window will open with installed programs, here you need to find iTunes, right-click and select Delete:

A message like this will appear, click Yes:

And that's it, then iTunes will be completely deleted. Of course, I can’t say for 100% that this is so, but it seems to me that along with iTunes, such programs as Apple x86 / x64 Software Support, Apple Software Update, Bonjour, maybe some more, but I have seems to be no more. If your computer does not communicate with Apple devices, then I think you do not need these programs. By the way, it’s good to remove all this stuff with the help of a remover, well, so that Windows can be cleaned from residues

Well, all the kids, that's all, I hope that everything was clear to you here. Good luck in life and a good tuner to you

30.11.2016

Apple removed the tab in iTunes 12.7 App Store and program management. It became impossible to save applications on the computer and download them through iTunes. We have completely lost the ability to independently manage what is installed on our devices. But it's not so bad - we have the largest Fortune 500 companies on our side. Their pressure forced Apple to leave a fallback. What happened, how to install iTunes with an app store and is it necessary at all

The iTunes App Store is an important part of the ecosystem

While iTunes had the App Store, the computer could act as an intermediary between the iPhone and Apple. Everything that we bought through the App Store was stored on it. Even in the absence of the Internet or with the complete disappearance of Apple with all its infrastructure, it was possible to install and remove downloaded applications. We had our own collection of downloaded applications.

Without an intermediary, all applications will be managed only by Apple. This means that if you remove an app from the App Store, you will no longer be able to install it. Only through a jailbreak (which is more dead than alive).

I illustrated the problem in this video:

Why Apple brought back the App Store in iTunes 12.6.5

Apple devices are used by large Fortune 500 companies. They install special applications that do not exist in the App Store, and are also tied to old applications. They, like us, need control over applications and data. Together they pressured Apple to release a solution.

Apple made special version iTunes for Business. It retains the App Store tab and allows you to manage Apps on your device. She supports everything modern devices, including the iPhone X. But this is not an update. it old version iTunes that you can install and use. This iTunes has version 12.6.5. I call it the iTunes business.

Do I need to install iTunes 12.6.5 (Business)

You need to install if any of these are important to you:

• old apps,
• Control over applications without the Internet,
• Storing apps on your computer to save space on your iPhone,
• Special applications that may disappear from the appstore,
• You have more than a dozen devices and manage them via USB hubs

iTunes business setup video

Preparing to install iTunes 12.6.5 business

The media library will need to be restored. I think that now you are using a version higher than 12.6. This means that your iTunes library (files with information about what you have in iTunes) has been updated. If you install iTunes 12.6.5, then it will not be able to read your new library and you will need to restore it to the state of September 13, 2017. Everything that was added / removed later is considered lost.

iTunes will no longer update itself. You will need to install new versions manually. But this is not a big problem. You will only be able to install an update if something doesn't work for you. At the moment, the itunes 12.7 update only cuts features. iTunes 12.6 can do everything and even more.

Installing iTunes 12.6.5 (Business)

The first thing you need to do is download the installer:

• iTunes 12.6.5 for Modern 64-bit Windows
• iTunes 12.6.5 for 32-bit Windows
• iTunes 12.6.5 for macOS

The interesting begins when we launch iTunes. Usually the following window is shown:

New iTunes Library File Warning

I spoke about this above. Your library is too new and he can't read it. He suggests installing a new iTunes to read it. But that's not what we set up iTunes business for, right? =)

Restoring iTunes Library.itl

Close iTunes.

Go to iTunes Library.itl folder

/Users/[YourUserName]/Music/iTunes

Windows XP

C:\Documents and Settings\[YourUserName]\My Documents\My Music\iTunes

Windows Vista

C:\Users\[YourUserName]\Music\iTunes

Windows 7, 8 or 10

C:\Users\[YourUserName]\My Music\iTunes

We'll make a backup. Rename iTunes Library.itl in iTunes Library.itl.new. You can rename it as you like, but I like new - it means that this is a newer library. You can simply add ones or zeros to the name. As you wish.

Then we go into Previous iTunes Libraries. Among them we find a media library older than September 13, 2017. In my case, it was the September 13 library: iTunes Library 2016-09-13.itl. Move it to the folder above so that it is with iTunes Library.itl.new and rename it to iTunes Library.itl. Now iTunes will try to use this file at startup and will find the “native” library from September 13th in it.

This is how my iTunes Library file looks like

Correcting the menu

After starting the Programs will not appear. Need to choose "Edit Menu..." and check the box next to "Programs".

For programs to appear, you need to add them to the menu

Select the newly appeared Programs in the drop-down menu on the left. Here again is the App Store tab.

iTunes 12.6.3 with Programs tab

Bringing back the new iTunes

If something stops working. Or you decide that you no longer need the iTunes business, you can easily return the new version.

Download iTunes from the Apple website. You can leave out the mail and address if you do not need advertising from Apple.

At the first start, the library will be updated and everything will become as Apple and the government want =)

Here's a video:

If you don't know what is itunes and for what it is generally needed by an ordinary user, then you have come to the right place. Because today we will deal with iTunes for desktops and laptops. In Russian, the name of the program sounds like - " iTunes", but in everyday slang of the Apple community it is called -" Tuna».

The possibilities of iTunes are very wide, so this material will be considered only for novice iPhone, iPad and iPod users.

What is iTunes for PC

It is very difficult to say in one word what iTunes is, because it is not just a media player, it is a whole multimedia complex. This program is intended for all owners of iPhones, iPads, iPods and Apple TVs.

The need to install iTunes on your computer appears from the moment you purchase one of the devices listed above. As soon as you have purchased, for example, an Apple iPhone, you will immediately start looking for this very iTunes, you will need it in order to launch your new phone for the first time, authorize it and perform the first setup. You can find an example of the primary activation procedure in the article -.

Where to download iTunes for free

In search of free Tuna, an unknowing user often tries to download iTunes from torrents or from some sites of incomprehensible content. Some even offer to poison SMS to receive an iTunes activation code - all this is complete nonsense.

To download normal iTunes in Russian, you need to visit the official Apple website. Detailed Instructions we described earlier about downloading and installing iTunes on your computer or laptop:

Before installing, check out what versions of Tuna are

Versions of iTunes for computers

The first version of iTunes was developed by Apple in 2001 and is being updated to this day; at the time of this writing, version 11.0.5 is available.

The subsection says "for computers", but there is also iTunes for iOS, it is a standard application and comes in operating system any iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, it is not installed separately in iOS, but is updated by itself, along with .

What is iTunes for? Synchronization process

After iTunes is installed, let's figure out what it is for, we have already figured out the activation and the first setup above. The main purpose of the iTunes program is to fill the iPhone (or other Apple gadget) with content, that is, to record music, movies, pictures, books, games and programs into it using a computer.

To download everything you need, use . As an example, here are some instructions for syncing an iPhone:

iTunes and instructions will help you perform all of the above steps, although no, not all, it is necessary to fully work with the video.

The fact is that just taking a file and uploading it directly from a computer, for example, to an iPhone or iPad just won’t work, for this, iTunes is needed. Everything is done through this Tuna. Many users, of course, do not like this idea with the iTunes intermediary, but apparently Apple has not yet come up with another way to combat piracy.

By itself, iTunes for computers may eventually die out as deeper Web integration occurs. We already see some steps today - the iCloude web service is an example of this. But for now, iTunes is still relevant.

How to update iTunes

I hope after reading everything written above, it will become a little clearer to you what iTunes is and what it is for.

Alternative to iTunes or unworthy replacement

Some iPhone (or iPad) users, looking for an alternative, find other programs instead of iTunes, with which they try to download files to their iPhones and other Apple devices, here is a list of some third-party programs:

• iTools
• iPhone PC Suite
• iPhone Tunnel Suite

The iTunes program itself is distributed free of charge, it does not ask for money, so everyone can freely use it until they get to the built-in iTunes Store, where you can buy licensed music for money, paid programs, films and books, but more on that later.

With the active distribution of Apple products, more and more consumers are getting acquainted with additional software from this firm. For this reason, the question may arise as to what iTunes is. We note right away that this is a free program from the Apple concern, which is an intermediary for exchanging files. This application was not introduced by chance. So, developers protect their users from pirated products. However most of content is subject to payment. But if you do not know what the iTunes Store is, then you should familiarize yourself with this service. Here you will also find free apps, which can also be downloaded, and their choice is unusually large. Of course, for users, paid programs are a significant minus. But on the other hand, developers have an incentive to release new applications, which means that better games and programs are being released.

What is iTunes for?

So, we have considered what iTunes is, and now we should indicate the purpose of its work. First of all, the program is required to organize media files, watch videos and listen to audio files. Using the application, the user can synchronize content with any device, but this is required if there is no Internet on this equipment. As you know, any iPad or iPhone has the ability to connect to wireless Internet, and iTunes is initially present in the standard package. If this program is already installed on your tablet or phone, then the process of downloading and installing content is greatly simplified. You just need to open the program, go to the Store and find the section of interest. Next, you start downloading, after which the application is automatically installed.

If iTunes is installed on a PC, then first you will need to download the game or program of interest, and then synchronize the tablet with the program. The rest of the steps will be performed automatically. Of course, in order to work with iTunes, you need to not only install the program, but also register.

How to get started?

You already know what iTunes is, but that's not enough to successful work. During installation, the program creates an empty media library, but for convenience, you can specify a different location for storing files. To move content to your library, hold down the Shift key when you launch iTunes. After that, a message will appear asking you to select a media library. Remember that the program does not support all formats that simply do not appear in the list. And finally, all files are sorted into categories: "Movies", "Music", "Books", "Photos". We have examined what the iTunes library is, now it is worth pointing out additional services, of which Apple has many.

What are podcasts?

Simply put, a podcast is a single show or series of shows that are published regularly on the web. In this case, the video format is laid out in Flash format, and the audio - MP3. This is necessary in order for the download process to be as fast as possible. First, let's define what podcasting is. This is a way to distribute various video or audio broadcasts. This service was organized to enable the user to automate the process of downloading new releases. The files are downloaded to a computer, after which they can be viewed or listened to on the player.

Most operations in iTunes can only be performed when connected to the Internet. Otherwise, you will have to install the application on your PC, download files and then synchronize them with the device. In any case, you get access to services, but in the absence of an Internet connection directly on the device, all actions become a little more complicated.

We told in detail what iTunes is in iPhone and other Apple devices. Now it's worth pointing out detailed description some sections.

Music

In this section, you can manage all the music compositions of the device, move them to the standard player, synchronize playlists, and so on. If you have purchased any third party applications to play audio files, the music will in most cases also appear in the new player.

As for the video, it must be transferred to a specific, previously installed application. You have to do it yourself, since there is no automatic import of records function.

Information

Here you have the option to synchronize contacts with Windows Address Book.

Movies

This section also syncs and downloads movies from iTunes video library to iPad.

The remaining tabs - "Books", "Photos", "TV Shows", "Podcasts" perform the same functions. With them, you can easily move files of certain formats, sort them, move them to a standard viewing application, and so on.

How to move music to iPad?

Many users ask a question about the word "iTunes" - what is it? iTunes translation can be interpreted as follows: literally, without the prefix "i", tunes means "melodies". That is, initially the program was created to carry out various operations with media files. One of the main ones is moving music from a computer to a tablet. For this purpose, in the toolbar, which is located in right side, create one or more playlists. Click on the small plus sign on the toolbar and enter a name. After that, go to the created list and open the folder on your computer where the songs are located. Move them to the playlist window. But this is all preparation, and now you need to download all this directly to the device. For this purpose, go to the iPad section, then select the "Music" tab and click on the created playlist.

Of course, music can also be placed in a common media library, but if there are a lot of songs, then confusion will arise.

iTunes Match

Apple provides a wide range of services for its users. Many additional applications are distributed on a paid basis. So what is iTunes Match and what is it used for? This program gives you access to a music library for listening to audio files in any part of the world. Of course, an internet connection is required. Of particular value is presented for those music lovers who are not limited to thousands of songs. If you don't know iTunes, then it's worth listening to at least a few songs. The program reproduces audio files with high quality, without distorting them and without reducing the quality.

This feature is similar to the iCloud app, only the songs are not sent to devices, but are uploaded to the storage. All music files from a PC, tablet or phone will be stored in one place, and not on different sources.

How do I turn on the iTunes Match app?

• Open iTunes on your computer.
• Click the iTunes Store tab.
• Click on the "Turn on iTunes Match" tab.

How the program works

After subscribing to the service and launching it, the program scans the music library, comparing the contents with the Store's music database. When determining matches, the service skips them and adds them to your cloud. Songs not found can be downloaded directly from the computer. Having created your own media library, you will get round-the-clock access to it, while not taking up disk space.

So, we have indicated what iTunes Match is, and now we will tell you what this application is required for:

• To free up space on your hard drive, mobile device, or tablet. At any time, hundreds of gigabytes of music are available to the user, which could simply not fit on the above devices.
• No need to constantly sync your tablet or phone with your computer to download new songs. One subscription to the program is enough, and all songs added to the library are immediately added to the shared storage. Moreover, tracks can be downloaded from the cloud for offline listening.
• on your account or bank card the required amount (about 800 rubles) must always be on time for payment.

Under what conditions should I purchase an iTunes Match subscription?

• You must have a large media library, otherwise there is no point in subscribing. 400-500 files can be downloaded directly to the device. useful when downloading at least 25 thousand files.
• Songs are downloaded in iTunes supported formats: AAC, MP3, WAV.
• Availability unlimited internet at a speed of at least 1 Mbps.

Summing up

In this article, we looked at what iTunes is, as well as what services it provides, and what benefits the user receives from paid applications. In conclusion, it can be noted that despite a large number of paid services, program users are not decreasing. The amount of payment in most cases is small, and it is difficult to overestimate the benefits of applications. In addition, not all available services are listed in the article for the reason that there are an incredible number of them. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the program, evaluating all its advantages.