How to disable slow iTunes Backup for iPhone/ipod touch on Windows

[Ezra]

Disabling the slow iTunes Backup on Windows is a little more tricky, but it works. First of all close ITunes and then follow these steps:

1. Locate your iTunesPrefs.xml file. It’s usually located in C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes or C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes.

Hint: If the folder Application Data does not show up, make sure that hidden files are visible in the Windows Explorer
2. Backup your iTunesPrefs.xml file
3. Open iTunesPrefs.xml using a capable text-editor (e.g. Notepad++, Ultraedit, but not MS Notepad)
4. Search for a section called User Preferences and paste the following snipped into the User Preferences Section after the first <dict>:

<key>DeviceBackupsDisabled</key>
<data>
dHJ1ZQ==
</data>

5. Save the file and restart iTunes. Backups should now be disabled. To enable backups again delete the XML Snippet from iTunesPrefs.xml file.

Source - Eidac.de

This makes 2.0.2 PREFECT

[Abcmsaj]

Thank you

[Baker5]

finally a guide on this

[Mortel]

Thank you.

+1 god rep

[Tman47]

this needs to be front paged

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i just saw this on cnettv

[Abcmsaj]

Why doesn't DreamWeaver work?

[Totally 1337]

QUESTION:

Is there a way I can still back up my ipod?


AND

Another way to speed up syncing is in my sig

[Abcmsaj]

Originally Posted by Totally 1337

QUESTION:

Is there a way I can still back up my ipod?


AND

Another way to speed up syncing is in my sig

Answer:

yes


<key>AutomaticDeviceBackupsDisabled</key>
<data>
dHJ1ZQ==
</data>



Paste that instead.

[tomasfn93]

what is "Slow itunes backup" ??? i dont understand... sorry :s

[Tman47]

to back up your ipod just right click it and select back up,

this just keeps it from backing it up automatically