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General Topics => Computer Problems & Questions, Virus/Scam Warnings => Topic started by: nichola on June 11, 2015, 21:46:08 PM

Title: iTunes
Post by: nichola on June 11, 2015, 21:46:08 PM

I no longer use my iphone and have never used iTunes.

Is there any need for me to keep it installed on my laptop.

Thanks in advance   :)

Title: Re: iTunes
Post by: Steve (redding43) on June 11, 2015, 22:03:22 PM

No. It's useful for backups but if you use iCloud on your phone there is no need

Title: Re: iTunes
Post by: nichola on June 11, 2015, 22:32:21 PM

Might sound daft to you but can I ask for backups of what.

I have checked my icloud and it seems I have never used it. I use Google Drive for virtual storage.

I do have an ipad but have never plugged it into the computer so presume I would have access to icloud from that if I ever wanted it.

I'm just trying to free up space on my laptop really and wondered if there was anything that came with iTunes that was useful I might be using without knowing it.

Title: Re: iTunes
Post by: JohnF on June 12, 2015, 06:57:27 AM

Nothing useful - but it's like sh1t on a blanket getting rid of it.

Once you uninstall it, run a registry cleaner (http://www.amltools.com/) to get rid of the entries.  You also may need to change the default program for mp3's etc.


JF

Title: Re: iTunes
Post by: nichola on June 12, 2015, 09:52:22 AM

Thanks Steve and John   :)