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Q: how to install itunes on windows 8

How to install itunes on a windows 8 operating system?

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Posted on Nov 22, 2012 6:34 PM

by igmackenzie,Solvedanswer
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Yes, but as also has been stated, it works perfectly well for most people. I fact, if you Google Windows 8 and iTunes, only this thread and another on ASC come up.

There are probably less reported problems on W8 than normal iTunes issues on Windows.

Don't know why it is problematic for a couple of people here - could be one of many reasons. However, it should work, but maybe they'll have to wait for an update as you suggest.

Posted on Nov 26, 2012 10:52 AM

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  • by ejchavez23,

    ejchavez23 ejchavez23 Jul 4, 2013 9:28 PM in response to fthwaite
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    Jul 4, 2013 9:28 PM in response to fthwaite

    did you ever have any problems with your itunetuns not lettinf you connect to the iTunes Store? I was able to download the newest version of iTunes to my new Windows 8 computer but now i cant access the store. It just says ts loading but it never goes through.

  • by DorkyD9,

    DorkyD9 DorkyD9 Aug 22, 2013 9:29 PM in response to Gioven
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    Aug 22, 2013 9:29 PM in response to Gioven

    Gioven wrote:

     

    I downloaded the new version of itunes 11.0.3.42, and for the installation here is the instruction this is work for me.

     

    1. Create a shortcut of itunes installer
    2. On shortcut installer right click and click the properties
    3. On properties click compatibility tab
    4. Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for"
    5. And select Windows & check "Run this program as an administrator".
    6. Then OK. And run the itunes installer through shortcut.

     

    Running on W8 Pro 64bit

     

    Good luck guys.

     

     

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    This is extremely helpful!  I couldn't figure it out and was getting very frustrated.  I wondered if it was somehow related to whether or not the PC comes pre-installed with Windows 8 or whether it was because I went with the discounted W8 Upgrade deal

  • by Bonearzt,

    Bonearzt Bonearzt Aug 29, 2013 8:25 PM in response to Taluka
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    Aug 29, 2013 8:25 PM in response to Taluka

    YESYESYESYES!!!!!!!

     

     

    FINALLY!

     

     

    ***?

     

     

    Thank you!!!

  • by milissas28,

    milissas28 milissas28 Oct 20, 2013 5:11 PM in response to Starrider1
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    Oct 20, 2013 5:11 PM in response to Starrider1

    I have tried every help post on this thread and I still can't get itunes to install on my windows 8 surface RT.  Everything all results in the horrid green bar telling me I need to use the microsoft store to find the app and of course itunes is not available through there.  I am so completely frustrated at this point so if anyone else has any possible solutions I need them.

  • by dkaygee,

    dkaygee dkaygee Oct 20, 2013 6:16 PM in response to milissas28
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    Oct 20, 2013 6:16 PM in response to milissas28

    Windows RT will not run itunes. You need the surface pro that supports desktop apps.

  • by PirateNyfas97,

    PirateNyfas97 PirateNyfas97 Oct 21, 2013 1:12 PM in response to Starrider1
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    Oct 21, 2013 1:12 PM in response to Starrider1

    I had the same problem, I installed the MSI with windows 7 compatibility mode running windows 8 pro x64 and so far everything is good

  • by mikepritchard,

    mikepritchard mikepritchard Nov 30, 2013 8:14 PM in response to Starrider1
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    Nov 30, 2013 8:14 PM in response to Starrider1

    I installed itunes with the setup in windows 7 compatability mode and itunes opens but as soon as it does it still says theres an error occured and it has to close... has anyone else had it not work still?

  • by SharonWang,

    SharonWang SharonWang Dec 2, 2013 9:48 AM in response to Gioven
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    Dec 2, 2013 9:48 AM in response to Gioven

    I was having the same problem and ur way is the best!

  • by kawillis,

    kawillis kawillis Dec 2, 2013 8:30 PM in response to igmackenzie
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    Dec 2, 2013 8:30 PM in response to igmackenzie

    How did you make it work?  Apple support couldnt help me

  • by aubreybird123,

    aubreybird123 aubreybird123 Jan 10, 2014 8:29 PM in response to littleburr78
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    Jan 10, 2014 8:29 PM in response to littleburr78

    this is exactly what mine do to, ive been searchn for a answer everywhere but cant find a solution

  • by awillz1024,

    awillz1024 awillz1024 Jan 28, 2014 5:30 PM in response to Taluka
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    Jan 28, 2014 5:30 PM in response to Taluka

    Your a genius!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!

  • by mkaradjis,

    mkaradjis mkaradjis Jan 29, 2014 5:34 AM in response to Starrider1
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    Jan 29, 2014 5:34 AM in response to Starrider1

    I had this problem for a couple of weeks at least, could not work out what to do. It just didn't download from the download tab. Finally, I went to support and somehow found a download page (Apple is monumentally anti-user friendly as far as being able to work any of this out), and somehow stumbled on support.apple.com/downloads/, downloaded iTunes 11.1.4 (64-bit) from there, and it worked from there! Don't know if it was coincidence, but worth a try. I had also disabled pop-ups; not sure if that helped or not, since it made no difference when I was stil trying to download from a normal apple download tab. Good luck.

  • by Bigshug55,

    Bigshug55 Bigshug55 Jan 29, 2014 11:13 PM in response to Starrider1
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    Jan 29, 2014 11:13 PM in response to Starrider1

    I deleted bonjuor,itunes& apple support in my add/removed programs,rooboted pc & reload itunes as administrator fro downloads .It worked& loaded fine.Good Luck!!

  • by kriscro2,

    kriscro2 kriscro2 Feb 19, 2014 9:31 AM in response to Rach-1993
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    Feb 19, 2014 9:31 AM in response to Rach-1993

    The same is happening with me!  Just purchased new computer, downloaded Itunes and nothing!  Will not even recognize my Iphone!  Tried running it on a different compatibility as suggested, and still nothing.  Tried uninstalling, reinstalling, tried changing the compatibility to Windows 7, Windows XP, everything AND NOTHING!  NOT VERY HAPPY SO FAR WITH WINDOWS 8!

  • by jasoncollege24,

    jasoncollege24 jasoncollege24 Mar 9, 2014 12:05 PM in response to Starrider1
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    Mar 9, 2014 12:05 PM in response to Starrider1

    I'm running Windows 8 professional 32-bits, without the windows 8 media center. I had no problems downloading, or installing. For those having troubles downloading, try a different browser, like Google Chrome (in desktop mode) Google chrome automatically saves the file, instead of trying to run it for you.

     

    Also demanding that Windows 8 users install a paid upgrade to windows media center 8 in order to use itunes is bad form. Windows programs should work with all versions of any windows operating system that they are compatible with, without requiring an extra paid feature. Not all of us have the money required to perform such upgrades. I know I certainly don't.

     

    If you are running windows 8, you should not need to install, or upgrade to any new versions. 32-bit users, simply download the installer, and run it as-is. That should install it perfectly fine. 64-bit users, simply download, and run the 64-bit installer, and it should work fine. Windows 8 Media Center is *not* required to install, or use iTunes.

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