F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems iTunes might be a good choice, but it depends on your needs. For Windows 7, consider what features matter most to you.

iTunes might be a good choice, but it depends on your needs. For Windows 7, consider what features matter most to you.

iTunes might be a good choice, but it depends on your needs. For Windows 7, consider what features matter most to you.

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Bring_It
Senior Member
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11-24-2016, 12:44 AM
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For as long as I've been using it, I've relied on iTunes to manage and play music on my PC. While there are some limitations like the lack of FLAC support, it's not a major problem since FLAC isn't widely used yet. It bothers me that Microsoft doesn't provide a music player with the same smoothness and ease of use as iTunes. Anyone know if any players match or exceed iTunes' quality for Windows 7? LobotikaNZ
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Bring_It
11-24-2016, 12:44 AM #1

For as long as I've been using it, I've relied on iTunes to manage and play music on my PC. While there are some limitations like the lack of FLAC support, it's not a major problem since FLAC isn't widely used yet. It bothers me that Microsoft doesn't provide a music player with the same smoothness and ease of use as iTunes. Anyone know if any players match or exceed iTunes' quality for Windows 7? LobotikaNZ

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Hagnarock
Senior Member
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11-25-2016, 03:24 PM
#2
Foobar2000 stands out as the top choice. Based on what I've seen. A recent discussion linked here offers insights: From that thread, Tek Syndicate's setup tutorial is recommended. The music sorting-renaming-moving feature works well, though it may feel complex at first. Logan’s walkthrough should simplify things. Personal experience shows it’s effective once you get the hang of it.
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Hagnarock
11-25-2016, 03:24 PM #2

Foobar2000 stands out as the top choice. Based on what I've seen. A recent discussion linked here offers insights: From that thread, Tek Syndicate's setup tutorial is recommended. The music sorting-renaming-moving feature works well, though it may feel complex at first. Logan’s walkthrough should simplify things. Personal experience shows it’s effective once you get the hang of it.

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Jerryx01
Posting Freak
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11-25-2016, 09:43 PM
#3
Perhaps foobar2000 is an option, but I favor WMP or File Explorer in Windows 8.
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Jerryx01
11-25-2016, 09:43 PM #3

Perhaps foobar2000 is an option, but I favor WMP or File Explorer in Windows 8.

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Fallen_Saiyan
Junior Member
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12-03-2016, 04:27 AM
#4
It's purely subjective. I enjoy iTunes, but the main issue is slow loading times.
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Fallen_Saiyan
12-03-2016, 04:27 AM #4

It's purely subjective. I enjoy iTunes, but the main issue is slow loading times.

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KainVsAbel
Junior Member
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12-04-2016, 07:18 AM
#5
Great, seems like you overlooked it. I'll take a look! LobotikaNZ
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KainVsAbel
12-04-2016, 07:18 AM #5

Great, seems like you overlooked it. I'll take a look! LobotikaNZ

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xXOPIPAXx
Junior Member
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12-07-2016, 06:01 AM
#6
A basic Windows 7 directory would perform better than iTunes, mainly due to its significantly faster speed.
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xXOPIPAXx
12-07-2016, 06:01 AM #6

A basic Windows 7 directory would perform better than iTunes, mainly due to its significantly faster speed.

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techiseasy
Senior Member
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12-07-2016, 11:43 AM
#7
You're currently using Winamp Lite, and you can easily move albums, songs, or discographies from Windows Explorer.
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techiseasy
12-07-2016, 11:43 AM #7

You're currently using Winamp Lite, and you can easily move albums, songs, or discographies from Windows Explorer.

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SurviveMiner
Member
191
12-07-2016, 07:32 PM
#8
Well, it comes down to whether you've been using iTunes since its initial days when DRM-free music wasn't common there. If your collection is mostly tied to Apple's DRM, then unfortunately that's the only viable choice. For those with many free tracks, I'd recommend Windows Media Player. It's one of the few Microsoft products I really appreciate—it works smoothly without needing playlists and feels responsive.
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SurviveMiner
12-07-2016, 07:32 PM #8

Well, it comes down to whether you've been using iTunes since its initial days when DRM-free music wasn't common there. If your collection is mostly tied to Apple's DRM, then unfortunately that's the only viable choice. For those with many free tracks, I'd recommend Windows Media Player. It's one of the few Microsoft products I really appreciate—it works smoothly without needing playlists and feels responsive.

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Thybalt
Member
158
12-11-2016, 06:20 PM
#9
Software for Zune
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Thybalt
12-11-2016, 06:20 PM #9

Software for Zune

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Sanoders
Member
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12-12-2016, 08:49 PM
#10
Used it for almost 15 years.
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Sanoders
12-12-2016, 08:49 PM #10

Used it for almost 15 years.