One of the most popular apps for Apple devices is iTunes. It is not installed mainly in systems that are not intended for its use. Although today there are versions modified for Windows or even UNIX systems, nevertheless, the problem, as it turns out, exists in a global form. How to install iTunes on iPhone, any owner of such a device can easily answer. But if the system itself fails, and even when trying to synchronize with a stationary terminal or laptop, not everyone will figure out what needs to be done. But we will start from Windows systems.
iTunes is not installed on the computer: what is the reason?
To control any device connected to a computer, you need a special control program. We do not touch the drivers now, since the compatibility of Mac and Windows is a big question.
It is easy to guess that during the installation, the iTunes error can be associated solely with the fact that the version of the program itself, as a means of identifying the device and managing it, is simply not intended for installation in the environment used operating system. Here, it is necessary to take into account both the bitness and system requirements, and even a model of a smartphone or tablet, not to mention the support for Apple products of a software nature.
Let us dwell on the most common reasons for the impossibility of installing the program on computer devices belonging to the PC class (and not Intel), which support this software.
iTunes won't install on Windows: Firewall settings
In the very simple case consider the situation of installing a program to synchronize a smartphone or tablet with Windows. For Linux and similar systems, the solution for uninformed users will look quite complicated, so such aspects will not be considered.
It would seem that what is easier than installing iTunes on a computer? Any user will tell you that it's enough just to download the latest distribution and run the Setup.exe file as an administrator. Nothing like this!
The installer application (of course, depending on the state of a certain modification of the system) can be immediately blocked. Who and what? Yes, by the system itself, in which the firewall service is running by default in active mode. Judging by the fact that Microsoft and Apple are direct competitors in the market computer technology, there is nothing to be surprised.
Alternatively, you can use the disabling of such blocking, for which it is enough to enter the standard "Control Panel" and deactivate the service in the corresponding section.
If you still need protection, you will have to create a new rule for the exclusion list and use a link to the installed (or being installed) program for this. But in most cases, that's not even the problem.
Problems with previous versions of the app
When synchronizing with windows error iTunes during installation may also occur because the system during installation updated version programs are unable to delete old files. As a result, new directories are created in which new components are written, and Windows, when the installer is launched or already installed program rushing about in search of the desired executable component.
To avoid problems with iTunes not installing, it is recommended to start using a more powerful uninstall tool than windows tools. One of the most powerful is the utility iObit Uninstaller, which removes not only the main program files, but also residual components in the form of entries in the system registry.
HOSTS file blocking
But even in this case, the question may arise as to why iTunes is not installed. The answer is simple: in Windows, during online installation, traffic is limited (not in terms of volume, but in the sense of seemingly unreliable IP addresses of visited sites).
To get rid of this misfortune, you will have to find the HOSTS file, which is located in the etc folder, located in the Drivers directory, which is located in the System32 directory of the main directory of the operating system on system drive or section. In principle, unlike other situations involving the removal of blocked addresses, you can simply delete this object (and from the Recycle Bin too), and then simply reboot the system.
Reset DNS settings
The HOSTS file will be restored upon restart. However, incorrect values may be specified in the connection parameters. Therefore, it is recommended to use not even the properties of the TCP / IP protocols, but the command line.
You must call it as an administrator in the Run console by entering the cmd command. If you can't run with admin rights, you need to find the cmd.exe executable in the System32 folder and run it through the right-click menu.
If nothing helps
Finally, if after all these actions the program still does not install or refuses to work, you can try to check the system for errors or restore damaged or lost system files(in command line- sfc /scannow).
But, which is very likely, installation will be required more new version programs after complete removal outdated, if one was present (and you will have to uninstall all related components such as Apple update systems, and the additional Bonjour utility - and it doesn’t understand what it is responsible for, except perhaps for advertising spam).
No, of course, the best option would be to install or update the driver of the connected device with the installation of the latest version of iTunes. If after that you still can’t install iTunes on your computer, you should look for problems in the device itself. This is especially true for gadgets with non-original firmware or devices from Chinese manufacturers.
Installing iTunes on your computer and updating to the latest version is very easy and comes down to just a few steps. Today we will tell you how to install iTunes on PC (Windows based) and Mac (OS X), how to set up automatic check for updates and how to update iTunes manually.
As you already know, iTunes is required to download content (music, video) to iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad and their synchronization (contacts, settings, calendar) with a computer. In addition to elementary functions, iTunes allows or any other iOS device (iPod Touch and iPad) to update the device firmware and create backup. From the foregoing, we can conclude that everyone needs iTunes. iPhone owners, iPod touch and iPad. And therefore, each owner of the device on based on iOS must be able to install and update iTunes to the latest version.
What newbies need to know about iTunes:
- iTunes is exclusively for personal computer (desktop or portable). Can't install iTunes on iPad or iPhone.
- iTunes is free and is not intended for commercial use. If you are offered to buy iTunes for money, do not be fooled, this is a scam. you can quickly and without any registration from the official website Apple.
- You can do without iTunes to download content to your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad(can be from iCloud, content can be downloaded by third parties file managers), but restoring the device or without iTunes will not work in any way.
How to install iTunes
Video on how to install iTunes on Windows 10:
iTunes, like any other application, is installed in Windows environment and Mac OS X in the standard way, the process is no different.
Depending on the operating system and its bit depth (32-bit or 64-bit), iTunes is installed separately on:
- MacOS X;
- Windows (32-bit);
- Windows (64-bit version).
iTunes is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and 8.
Separately download and install iTunes on iMac, Mac Pro, Macbook Air and Pro is not needed, at least on OS X Mavericks. The program is installed on the system by default.
How to update iTunes in a Windows environment
By default, after installation, iTunes will automatically check for updates every time it starts, and if a newer version appears on the Apple server, the program will offer to download and install the update. All you need to agree to download and install iTunes updates in a separate Apple Software Update window.
You can check for iTunes updates without running the program, the Apple Software Update downloader is a separate program and runs outside the iTunes environment.
Example automatic update iTunes via Apple Software Update
It can check for updates for everyone software products Apple for Windows OS scheduled:
- Daily
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Never
You can set the frequency of checks in the window Apple Software Update on the menu Edit -> Preferences -> Schedule.
AT Apple settings Software update you can specify the frequency of updates
If for some reason iTunes doesn't automatically check for updates when you launch it, you can manually check if a new version of Apple's software is available.
- Launch iTunes and in the main menu Reference» select « Updates«.
- iTunes will automatically check for updates and notify you if there is a newer version on the server.
- Follow the instructions of the program, the steps are intuitive.
How to update iTunes on Mac in OS X
The owner of Mac computers is much more fortunate, the system automatically checks for software updates and not only iTunes. No additional "dancing with a tambourine" is needed.
Of course, in OS X, as in Windows, you can manually check for updates in iTunes itself.
How to turn off automatic checking for updates in iTunes
If for some reason you don't want iTunes to automatically check for available updates, you can disable the feature.
On a Mac in OS X:
On a PC in Windows:
Video how to disable iTunes updates
It's so simple, iTunes is installed like any other application in the operating system you need, you can update the program automatically or manually, you can turn off automatic checking for updates if necessary.
We are sure that you will not have any difficulties in working with iTunes, if you have questions or suggestions, we are ready to read them in the comments and try to answer them.
How to get the App Store back in iTunes 12
iTunes 12.7 update completely removed Apple App Store. To get it back, you need to install iTunes 12.6.4. There is a separate article about this. There is also an animated video about what happened and how it affected the Apple ecosystem.
Remove iTunes and Library
Hello blog readers.
Many users, for one reason or another, have to use a special program from Apple - iTunes. This issue is especially relevant for owners of iPod music players and iPhone smartphones. The fact is that it is this application that allows you to transfer files to and from the device. Of course, there are other solutions, but in the end they use the drivers of the program listed above. But due to the fact that the solution is hosted on a competing operating system, it is not uncommon for installing iTunes gives an error message. This may be due to different problems. In the article below, I will try to analyze the main points due to which users cannot place the desired application on the system.
During the installation of the program we need on the computer, a message often appears: “ Package error Windows Installer ". In addition, the text says that it is impossible to run the application you need to complete, and it is better to turn to technical staff for help.
Of course, if you don’t know the exact solution, you won’t be able to fix the problem like that. Fortunately, there is a way out:
This should help with the problem.
MS VC++( )
Sometimes the disease is associated with the work of such a component as Visual C++. This is usually accompanied by a message that mentions " Microsoft.vc80.crt».
Don't get upset right away. Download the update from the official page Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 and install it. Next we go here and post an update. This should resolve the situation. If not, you should contact the official Microsoft support.
installer( )
Sometimes the problems are related to the service. As a result, not only iTunes is not installed, but also any applications.
To solve the situation, we perform several movements:
Everything must work.
This is where the service is restarted. Apple Mobile Device if there are any problems with it. A similar ailment occurs not only when installing the assembly component, but also during the normal launch of the program.
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Sometimes when users install a new app on their device, a message may appear saying " the program is not a win32 application».
It should be said right away that the problem is not related to the capacity of the system.
This often appears when the project is intended for a completely different operating system. Or he just has the wrong equipment.
The solution consists of several steps:
Miscellaneous bugs( )
In general, during the installation of iTunes on a computer with Windows 10 or any other version, you may see various problems. They are all related to the same cause. But depending on other components, different codes appear. So, for example, it can be 2503 and 2502. In addition, an ailment is often encountered, with code 2932. In some cases, the type of problem has a different look. So, for example, a window appears in front of users that says that the procedure cannot be continued due to Windows Error 127.
In general, everything can appear as a result of various problems:
Corruption of iTunes-related registry entries.
The action of malicious software (this is especially often accompanied by error 2503).
Another program deleted the necessary files on its own.
To prevent problems in the future, it is important to eliminate all possible factors:
We clean the registry from unnecessary entries. This can be done with different programs which I have mentioned many times before.
Scan your system for viruses.
Update drivers. I also talked about this before. This item is especially relevant if a warning message appears with the code 0xc000007b.
Install Windows updates.
If none of the above helps, it is possible that only a clean hosting of the operating system will work to solve the Microsoft vc80 build problem and many others.
Rare cases( )
Sometimes users may encounter a message that says there is no .
You can easily fix this - just download and install the update for the universal C environment. You can download it here. This should also help in the case when a window appears with the message: " Unable to register module».
Good day to all Internet users! Today's article will answer the question why iTunes is not installed on Windows 7, 8 and XP. As you understood operating system version usually does not affect this problem and therefore the information below should help you.
The problem is really relevant, because every day there are more and more users who prefer the iPhone, and, as you know, with using iTunes users this phone upload and download files to your computer or laptop. Thus, if the given software from Apple is not installed, which means users will not be able to download data to their computer or laptop.
Let's look at the main possible problems that can interfere with this procedure:
Download iTunes from the official site
To avoid all kinds of problems, you should only use programs from developers. You can download such programs on the official website.
Make sure you are on the official iTunes website and download the most latest version program, try installing it. Perhaps iTunes is not installed on a computer or laptop due to an old or "incorrect" version of the program.
Firewall
Go to "Start" - "Control Panel", on the left in "View" select "Small Icons" and the last step, go to "Windows Firewall".
In the left part of the window we see the inscription "Enabling and disabling Windows firewall". We go there and turn it off, since this creation from Microsoft built into the system can interfere with iTunes.
Deleting program residues
If you incorrectly uninstall the program (in the event that it was installed) that you want to install, it may cause a conflict during installation. To do this, you need to remove junk files programs, as well as clean the registry.To get started, make sure that this moment you don't have iTunes installed. Go to "Control Panel" - "Programs and Features". Now carefully go through the entire list to be sure that iTunes is not present. If you found it on this list, then delete it, if not, then read the article further. You can use .
Type in the Start search box the phrase "Show hidden files and folders", find the name of the same name in the search results and click on it. Make sure that opposite the inscription "Show hidden files, folders and drives” is checked.
I talked more about hidden files and folders in the article: "". By the way, here I told you how to enter the settings above in a simple way.
Now open drive C. Next, "Users" (maybe "Users"), after that we open your personal folder, then "AppData" - "Local". We are looking for the “Temp” folder here and delete it. If it doesn’t work, we go there and clean some of the files until everything that is possible is deleted. To delete all files you have to reboot and then try to delete all files in that folder.
In the AppData folder, also look for the iTunes folder. If it is, remove it and restart your computer.
Also clean the registry from unnecessary branches. To do this, download CCleaner. If you have not used it, then here is a link to an article where I told you how the parameters in the registry are cleared: "".
hosts file and DNS reset
Another reason iTunes won't install is the "wrong" hosts file. Go to C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC - get to hosts file. Click on it right click mouse, select "Open", then click on "Notepad".
Now delete only this file and restart your computer. Next, do the following: go to "Start" - "Run" - type cmd and press Enter. A window will open in which type ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter. Next, try installing iTunes.
Possible reasons
- Note: Disable your antivirus while installing the program. It might be blocking the installation.
- Also check the time to make sure it is set correctly.
A temporary solution when there is a problem with installing iTunes is the iTools program. It has the same features as the Apple developers. For a closer look at the program, watch the video below:
Recently, there are more and more users who prefer devices from Apple. To work with them, you must have special program– iTunes. With its help, you can transfer files from one device to another, listen to music, etc. However, many people have problems installing iTunes on a computer. After reading the article, you will figure out what to do if iTunes is not installed on Windows 7 and 10. It is worth noting that this process does not differ much in other operating systems.
Troubleshooting iTunes installation.
ADVICE. To avoid unpleasant situations, you should download the program only from the official iTunes website. You should make sure that you are on the right resource, after which you can safely download the latest version of the application.
In order for the program to work correctly and “without jambs”, it needs to be granted all administrator rights. First, check if you are using account with administrator rights. If not, then go to another account that has these rights. You can also try clicking on the iTunes shortcut and select "Run as administrator" from the menu that opens.
Blocking the installer with antivirus software
Some antiviruses block some processes that are absolutely safe. In this case, it is recommended to stop the security program for a short period of time, after which you can try to install iTunes again.
System failure
Sometimes the operating system crashes, causing an error when installing iTunes. In this case, you should only restart your computer.
Remaining files from the previous version
If you have downloaded iTunes before, the remaining files may prevent you from installing it again. In order for the program to start installing, you must remove all residual files and folders. To do this, it is recommended to use the Revo Uninstaller utility, which can be downloaded from the link.
After you have successfully downloaded this application, you should find and delete the following files:
- iTunes;
- QuickTime;
- Bonjour;
- Apple Software Update;
- Apple Mobile Device Support;
- Apple Application Support.
Problem with Windows Installer
In this case, a corresponding message appears on the screen. If this is exactly the reason why iTunes is not installed on your computer, then follow further instructions. To get started, press the Win + R key combination. In the window that opens, enter the services.msc command.
In the new window, find the "Startup type" item, where you should set the "Manual" item. Don't forget to save your changes.
The system incorrectly determined the version of Windows
Sometimes there are cases when the Apple website incorrectly detects your OS and prompts you to install the wrong version of the program. This is especially common for users with Windows 10. In this case, you need to go to the official website and manually select the desired version.
Viral activity
The presence of a virus on your device may prevent the successful installation of the program. Scan your system with your antivirus. If problems are found, fix them and restart your PC.
There are uninstalled updates
Check to see if updates are available for your OS. This will help not only fix our problem, but also make working at the computer safer.
Incorrectly set date and time
A very stupid and banal mistake is to incorrectly set the date and time on your device. Go to the settings and set them up properly.
If none of these tips helped you, we recommend that you contact Apple Support.
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