Apple has just released iTunes 9 and the web is full of reviews that compare the new version to previous ones and outline the changes and new additions that Apple has packed into the new version of their popular music management software. The new version does not offer that many new features but most users would probably like to update their old version of iTunes anyway. Something that has not changed is the inclusion of many additional software programs and services that many users consider unnecessary. These software programs include the Bonjour service, Apple Quicktime, MobileMe support or the iTunesHelper and iPodService startup processes.
Ajua has updated the iTunes switchless installer which will install iTunes without this unnecessary software. The user needs to install Quicktime Alternative (or Apple Quicktime) separately before this modified version of iTunes can be installed. The functionality remains the same for most users. Only those that require the Bonjour service (is there any Windows user who does?) or MobileMe support obviously need to install the official version provided by Apple.
The latest iTunes switchless installer can be downloaded from the developer’s website. It is available in English and a multi-language version. The switchless installer was tested with Apple Quicktime installed. Some users reported that Quicktime Alternative 2.9.2. caused problems during installation which might mean that the software needs to be updated to be compatible with iTunes 9.
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Quicktime Alternative 2.9.2 is using Quicktime version 7.6.2, but iTunes 9 needs 7.6.4+
After I ran the Switchless installer, I also had to run “AppleApplicationSupport.msi” which is found inside Apple’s “iTunesSetup.exe”. You can open it with WinRAR. I was getting an “Error 2″ until I did this.
know what?? I am stuck at winamp 2.99
why? It plays songs. THIS is what a media player
is ought to do. Apple has gone too bad here.
Adieu!
I agree, Winamp 2.x rocks (I prefer an older version than 2.99)
But, unfortunately for a LOT of people, we need iTunes for more than just being a media player.
Syncing iPhones/iPods is what most of us are stuck using iTunes for, as much as I and many others hate to admit it, iTunes is the only decent way to sync.
For outright playing music, hands down I prefer winamp.
And here I thought iTunes was the unnecessary software.
http://getsongbird.org/
When I tried to install iTunes Alternative, I get an error saying “This installation package is not supported by this processor type. Contact your product vendor.” And another message saying “A network error occurred while attempting to read from the file “C:\DOCUME^1\…\LOCALS^1\Temp\7ZipSfx.000\AppleApplicationSupport.msi”.