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May 26th, 2007 18:00

VBScript is not working

I am trying to load ITunes and when I do I get this:  ITunes could not be installed because visual basic script is not installed or has been disable.  Make sure VBScript is installed, turn off script block in anti-virus and personal firewall software , re-register VBScript and then install ITunes.  My problem is that I don't know where VBScript is or what it is.  How can it be disable if I don't know where it is.  My husband loaded the itunes on his laptop with no problem, but my computer won't let it.  I did however loaded ITUnes back in May of 2006 with my other IPOD but since then it wond let me add a new ITunes because my other one is to old.  Since las May of 2006 I got a new IPOD and now I can't download the ITUnes or even Quick Time.  Can you help?
 
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Angelmom

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May 26th, 2007 19:00

Depending on which version you run you will have no or little success with running Itunes under Linux. However, if you are able to find an installation file for VBscript and can install it through your emulator/compatabillity layer (I assume you use Wine?) it could perhaps work, but I'm not optimistic about it. Perhaps installing Internet Explorer through Wine would also install VBscript for you. Good luck.

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May 26th, 2007 22:00

I am trying to load ITunes and when I do I get this: ITunes could not be installed because visual basic script is not installed or has been disable. Make sure VBScript is installed, turn off script block in anti-virus and personal firewall software

I do not know exactly your situation, but whenever you need to do something that appears to be a Windows-only thing (such as Visual Basic), and every trick fails, you have two choices:

a) Borrow a PC with Windows running (trivial)

b) If (a) is not possible the proceed as follows:

1) Install vmware-server on your GNU/Linux desktop. It works for sure on Fedora Core, Suse, and Ubuntu, and probably on other distributions. There are good instructions on the net for this purpose.

2) Under vmware-server install some version of Windows: 98, NT, 2000, XP... for which you have an installation CD. The instructions at www.vmware.com will guide you on how to build a virtual machine and install a guest OS under vmware-server.

Start the virtual Windows with the green arrow button, and it will work like a regular Windows computer, with certain advantages. This is a long-term solution that will help you for years to solve a dilemma like yours. Tell your friends about it.

May 27th, 2007 04:00

If you are using Ubuntu or Kubuntu, gtk2pod is a good alternative app for managing an Ipod. It is available through the repositories.

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