How can i force iTunes store links open in iTunes desktop APP

Asked By nerdyme 10 points N/A Posted on - 11/18/2013

I visit many forums and see links when clicked they open up in Chrome

How can i force iTunes store links open in iTunes desktop APP

I want a way that the iTunes links always open in the desktop app

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Answered By Georgina Soriano 0 points N/A #199398

How can i force iTunes store links open in iTunes desktop APP

Hello Nerdyme,

 

There is a workaround for making store links open in iTunes, but it's a bit tricky, because you have to edit program files.

 

Here is how it works:

 

If you're using Windows:

 

1. Close Google Chrome

2. Go to Start Menu > Accessories > Run, or simply press Windows Key and R at the same time.

3. In the window that opened, paste the following text %LOCALAPPDATA%GoogleChromeUser Data and hit Enter.

4. Look for the Local State file and open it using Notepad or another text editing software.

5. Search for the line protocol_handler and find macappstore": true below.

6. If you delete this line, Chrome will start prompting you to open MAS links. If, however, you change true to false, MAS links are now going to open without prompting.

7. Save the file and close the text editor.

 

If you're using MAC OS:

 

1. Close Google Chrome

2. Open Users > [Username] > Library > Application Support > Google > Chrome > Local State

3. Open Local State file in a text editor.

4. Search for the line protocol_handler and find macappstore": true below.

5. If you delete this line, Chrome will start prompting you to open MAS links. If, however, you change true to false, MAS links are now going to open without prompting.

6. Save the file and close the text editor.

 

Good luck!

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• Posted on - 11/18/2013
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