Setting up iTunes on Windows Vista 64-bit

Many of my co-workers and friends have been having trouble setting up iTunes on Windows Vista 64-bit. So I thought I would put together a quick reference sheet that will make it easier, since Apple hasn’t quite got their act together yet. Background on Windows 64-bit In the 64-bit versions of Windows there are two locations for programs to be stored by default. Program Files - All the 64-bit applications that can run with out any assistance from the 32-bit emulator. Program Files (x86) - All the 32-bit applications that need the 32-bit emulator to help then run under the 64-bit versions Windows. Problem When installing the latest version of iTunes (7.0.2) on Windows Vista 64-bit the install of the QuickTime software completes successfully, however when the iTunes software tries to install the application it produces an error message saying that it cannot find the QuickTime installation. ...

February 8, 2007 · 3 min · 538 words · Nick Berardi