iTunes cannot run because some of its required files are missing

Cannot understand, why Apple-support do NOT give any answers on this subject here. It seems quite a few have the same problem. As a Windows Itunes users, facing the same problem, I managed to solve in the following way:

1) Restart machine/windows

2) ignore all Itunes related error messages (and do not try to start Itunes)

3) start Windows store

4) look for Itunes (when found it should state that the app is installed)

5) Windows store, after looking up Itunes, will start updating it - updating to Version 12.12.1.1 - helped

Restarting Itunes was successfull after compleating 1)-5)

Note: trying to start Itunes leaves someting running, which is not visible in the Windows activity management centre. Still Windows store will whine that the program cannot be installed because it it open (welcome to the world of windows), hench step 1)-2).

For anyone suffering from this problem the solution is to delete iTunes and all related programs from your computer and then download and install the previous version of iTunes which is 12.11.4.15. I see that some people are indicating that Apple have a new version to solve the problem, guess what - the "new version" is the previous version 12.11.4.15! Shame on Apple! I have now decided that I will ignore all future updates from iTunes - why change a version what works (sort of)!?

I had the same problem - the quickest fix for me , although not ideal , is the change your windows 10 language to English (United States) in Settings> Time and Language > Language. I was set to English United Kingdom and it didn't work - but once changed to English (United States) and restart PC - the application works. Its a pain that all my spreadsheets and times are now in US format - but once I've synced iTunes I just have to change it back. This fix has also been identified from other non-US users in different threads.

Its obvious that Apple have brought out a new version and only tested it with US people / US settings .

Test code practice 101 - especially as its Global software - not good Apple.

This appears to be a language-related bug. See here.

I am running a windows 11 beta build and getting the same error.

Same on latest windows 10. Seems widespread

I have the same problem

Having the same issue,

older version opens but doesn't let me restore an iPad to factory defaults

Says it needs the latest version witch doesn't work

Thank you for your support!

I'm probably too stupid. I run the whole procedure 5 times and it still doesn't work!

I'm trying to install older versions, it doesn't work!

This can be fixed by changing the windows user interface to English US

Hope they fix this soon

Same here. And It doesn't matter which version you use, it happens with both the Microsoft Store and the one from the Apple website.

thank you to you too!

I have no clue what you mean though.....

How to change system language on Windows 10 | Windows Central

thank you jcustodio

I managed to change it, but in the end...still the same problem

I'll leave it for today, I do have other fish to fry

If you do not update, itunes writes that the iphone can not be determined, because you need a higher version of itunes. Plus I have a gtx 1650 video card, is it old?