XP/Vista: How to Remove Genre from Browser in iTunes 8
In iTunes 8.0 no option exists for removing genre from the browser view. This tech-recipes tutorial describes how to do it manually.
Editing the files to do this requires a special free editor. Backing up any files before editing is highly recommended.
Be sure that iTunes is closed before starting.
1. Download and install Notepad++
2. In Notepad++ click File then Open
3. Paste the following location into the filename box and click the Open to open the correct file
%AppData%\Apple Computer\iTunes\iTunesPrefs.xml

4. Scroll just below the following section <key>User Preferences</key>
<dict>
5. Copy and paste the information below right after the “dict” section.
<key>show-genre-when-browsing</key>
<data>
AA==
</data>

6. Save the file and restart iTunes.
To reverse the changes, just delete this section or revert to your backed up version.





