The file itunes.exe which is also known as the iTunes file, came from the software called iTunes. The software was owned and was developed by the Apple Computer Company. The program is a media player from Apple. The file can be usually located in the C:\Program Files\iTunes\ and has the file size of 13,179,660 bytes in the Hard Disk Drive (HDD). The size of the file may vary when installed in different versions of Operating Systems such as the Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. The application has the ability to connect to the open ports of the Local Area Network and as well as to the Internet. The file is digitally signed which means that the file is from a Trusted Company. The user may have the option to remove the file by removing the entire program in which the file is associated with. The removal can be done by the use of the Add/Remove Programs Utility located in the Control Panel of the Microsoft Windows Operating System.
How can I stop itunes.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. itunes.exe. is used by iTunes, If you shut down itunes.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop itunes.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is iTunes, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as iTunes, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is itunes.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if itunes.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if itunes.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that itunes.exe, belongs to, in this case iTunes