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Easy fix: Open iTunes, Select edit, then click on Preferences, Click above on the Playback Tab, At the bottom of the page there is a setting for Play Audio Using: Select Direct Sound..... That should do it...
Feb 2, 2015
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Why is my Apple music skipping some songs?
By default, the PC Apple Music app is only playing random songs or songs that are downloaded. To test this, download an album, and you'll see that it only downloads random songs, not the entire album. It then skips the ones that are not downloaded.
How do I stop iTunes from jumping?

How to Fix iTunes Keeps Skipping Songs on Windows & Mac

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Check Internet Connection.
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Restart iTunes and Desktop.
3
Sign Out and Back In to Apple Music.
4
Delete iTunes SC Info Folder [Windows]
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Authorize the Computer.
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Check System Resources.
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Check iTunes Crossfade (Optional)
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Check Music Files (Optional)
Why does my Apple Music skip like a CD?
Turn on Sync Library with Apple Music -- With the Music application open on your Mac, select Music > Preferences, and make sure that "Sync Library" is on. If Sync Library was already on, select Account > Sign out. Restart your Mac, then sign back into the Music app and see if your songs still skip.
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Mar 30, 2022 ˇ You remove the application and never use it again, that is my solution. There is no reason for it to be stuttering on a wired connection running on an i7-7000k.
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Oct 14, 2024 ˇ First, ensure you have a stable internet connection. A weak or unstable connection can cause songs to skip or not play at all, especially when streaming from ...
Sep 26, 2006 ˇ What seems to have fixed the problem is to go into Quicktime-edit-preferences-quicktime preferences-click the audio tab- then under "sound out" ...
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Oct 28, 2006 ˇ I had same problem. Seems to be fixed after going to Edit-Preferences-Playback tab-Crossfade Playback option--- Either uncheck or drag slide bar ...
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