itunes cannot run after tonight's update to 12.12.0.6

After uninstalling iTunes, I was able to get it working again by downloading and installing the app from Apple (https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT210384). On starting iTunes, I declined the prompt to update to a newer version of iTunes.

Waiting now for Apple to fix the MS Store version.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleMusic/comments/psvkec/apple_has_pulled_the_new_flawed_itunes_version/

Thanks! Just installed it from the MS Store and it's working :)

Massimo80 wrote:

This has been found to be a bug in the current iTunes release, which is triggered whenever the Windows UI language is not "en-US".

See here.

Wow. Poor QA testing by Apple. No localized testings! :(

FYI: iTunes v12.12.1.1 is out for Windows.

I was able to install an older version of iTunes from Apple website, obviously you need to uninstall everything Apple-related from the control panel (simply open the 'uninstall a program' section from your pc and type Apple in the search bar, there should be 5/6 programs). After that open this page https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1816?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US and download the iTunes installer. It might say that a certain file can't be opened due to it's creation on a newer version of iTunes, i simply deleted it, it worked for me. Then iTunes should just launch on an older version, it might ask you to update to a newer version, just say NO. There you have it, keep it like this until a further update from Apple. I hope this helps you. :)

Same shame on me:

Hello,

I am having the same issue and neither restoring nor uninstaling nor repairing is fixing the issue. I had to install the previous version to keep it functioning.

Please fix the latest version 12.12.06 to a new one that works.

Workaround: by just uninstalling all Apple stuff from Windows Uninstall Menu, deleting Apple folders from, then installing the previous version (music and stuff won't be deleted in this procedure).

• Detail here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204275
• Previous version here: https://support.apple.com/kb/DL2065?viewlocale=en_GB&locale=en_GB

Hope it helps in the meanwhile!

This has been found to be a bug in the current iTunes release, which is triggered whenever the Windows UI language is not "en-US".

See here.

I have the same problem with last update Windows 10 version and latest 64bit version of iTunes… (oldest iTunes version was ok, i have this problem after iTunes update proposed to day by Apple software update…)

I am running Windows 7 and don't see an update available. It says 12.10.11. is the "current version." Does that mean itunes no longer supports Windows 7, and if so, will I no longer be able to backup my phone to itunes if I install IOS 15?

aegordon13 wrote:

Does that mean itunes no longer supports Windows 7,

Correct. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 7, so Apple are not going to put much effort into a version of iTunes exclusively for windows 7.

As for your question about iOS 15, I haven't been able to find a definitive answer for you, but it won't be long before something trips you up. For example, even if your current phone can be used with the version of iTunes that you have, what happens when you replace the phone with a newer model? Perhaps you need to examine the long term implications of all this.

Had exactly the same problem. Good to know it's not just me! Can't be bothered to uninstall and reinstall - especially since it might not work - but thanks for all the advice. Just won't use iTunes until they fix it :)