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Silently Installing on Windows
To push iTunes to client computers, extract the individual .msi files from
iTunesSetup.exe.
To Extract .msi files from iTunesSetup.exe:
1Run iTunesSetup.exe.
2Open %temp% and find a folder named IXPnnn.TMP, where %temp% is your temporary
directory (typically bootdrive:\documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\temp\) and
nnn is a 3-digit random number.
3Copy the .msi files from the folder to another location.
4Quit the installer opened by iTunesSetup.exe.
Then use Group Policy Object Editor, in the Microsoft Management Console, to add the
.msi files to a Computer Configuration policy. Make sure that add the configuration to
the Computer Configuration policy, not the User Configuration policy.
Important: iTunes requires QuickTime, and Apple Mobile Device Services (AMDS) is
necessary to use an iPod touch or iPhone with iTunes.

Installing iTunes on Macintosh Computers

Mac computers come with iTunes installed. The latest version of iTunes, which includes
QuickTime, is available at www.apple.com/itunes. To push iTunes to Mac clients, you
can use Workgroup Manager, an administrative tool included with Mac OS X Server.
Setting iTunes Restrictions
You can restrict your users from using certain iTunes features. This is sometimes
referred to as parental controls. The following features can be restricted:
ÂAutomatic and user-initiated checking for new versions of iTunes and device
software updates.
ÂDisplaying the iTunes MiniStore while browsing or playing media
ÂAutomatically sync when devices are connected
ÂRetrieve album artwork
ÂUse Visualizer plug-ins
ÂEnter a URL of streaming media
ÂAutomatically discover Apple TV systems
ÂRegister new devices with Apple
ÂSubscribe to podcasts
ÂPlay Internet radio
ÂAccess the iTunes Store
ÂShare music with local network computers