Apple Push in Win 7 Startup

.....for the *link on the Mac forum. BTW I am registered with that forum, but never receive replies to my questions.

and to be honest I'm still not sure what Apple Push is or does, so some general questions for you...

1] What is it and what does it do?

2] Do you need it starting up every time you bootup?

3] Do you use this app at all, and if so, how often?

I'm guessing, (knowing how you prefer your system to be neat, clean and lean), that if you can start this application from elsewhere, eg from Start > All programs, or from any shortcut icon on your Desktop, you can simply disable this file from the Startup tab of MSCONFIG and then open the application whenever you need it.

If that causes some ill-effect, like synchronisation not working, or other, you can always re-enable it.

I see you've relaxed somewhat.

Mark

Hi Mark -- I really cannot answer any of your questions. Apple Push just showed up in Msconfig. Results of Google Searches were not satisfying and offered varying info. I am vague about its purpose, what it is or if I need it at startup......I do not, however, believe I use this app.....but then I am not sure of that either. This is because very little Apple does makes sense to me as a PC person......but I do like the iPhone

No, I don't know what I'm talking about, but this Wiki entry for Apple Push mentions badges.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Push_Notification_Service

That said, I see you have an iPhone. Do you ever connect this to the PC for syncing purposes? Also, do you have iTunes or Quicktime installed? I am getting the impression from the link below that Apple Push is just a service or process that helps keep any Apple products updated.

http://www.calendarofupdates.com/updates/index.php?showtopic=35285

If you have neither iTunes nor Quicktime installed and if you don't connect your iPhone to the PC, it is safe to disable this. In fact, even with Quicktime installed I would still disable it if this were me.

Mark

Hi Mark --What is the sentence for double posting?

No problems, you're allowed to double post in this instance!

I've tracked this thread and I would be interested what responses you get, and whether there's any definitive answer. Post back here if you do.

My thinking now is, as you do sync, then this Apple Push is required. But don't quote me on that.

Good luck.

Mark

"APSDaemon.exe (otherwise known as Apple Push) is the service that wirelessly syncs your device. It may safely be stopped from running at startup, but you may not be able to wirelessly sync your device. It is recommended to leave the process with its current settings for the best customer experience."

I have 4 Win 7 computers with iTunes and have yet to get one to wirelessly connect to my iPhone 4S.
However, my MBP will connect to the iPhone even if it's outside in the car.(as long as the iPhone connects to my WiFi router)

If you are lucky enough to be able to sync wirelessly in Windows and you want to sync this way, let it start up. If not, disable it on startup because it automatticaly starts with iTunes anyway, and, continues to run until reboot.

Your post and the information you supplied from your own experience are a huge help. I knew that Apple Push service was to wirelessly sync, but did not grasp the information from a place of knowledge.

It will start with iTunes even though it has been disabled in MSConfig and continue to run unless shutdown/reboot.

Each new instalation of iTunes will reset Apple Push to active, otherwise, it will remail as disabled.
I have disabled all Apple items in my startup and iTunes works fine for me since I cannot get it to wirelessly sync with my iPhone 4S.

...... for sharing the information re disabling all Apple items in your startup....that is very interesting to me and helpful.

Methinks Rider3 answered my questions, as well as yours. My thanks, again, for always doing your best to work with me......Miki

and thanks to Rider3 as well.

Good to see helpful volunteers here after all.

Mark

In fact yes you can and should, as Itunes is both invasive, resource heavy and unecessary. There are much better alternatives out there.