My iPod nanos and classic no longer work on my PC. It says 'iPod support service not installed' They work fine on my laptop. Both versions of iTunes have the same number. How do I get the iPod support service software. I have downloaded iTunes again.

How do I download iPod support service software. It is missing from my PC but not my laptop.

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Feb 16, 2022 9:25 PM

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Posted on Feb 17, 2022 9:39 AM

You many need to switch from the Microsoft Store version of iTunes to the standalone Windows installer.

This is a link to the current 64-bit version: https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/win64.


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Feb 17, 2022 3:23 PM in response to Glueman2

For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.



The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. When reinstalling right click on the downloaded setup file and use run as administrator. It may also help to temporarily disable any non-Microsoft anti-virus.


Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies.


The further information area has direct links to the current and recent builds in case you have problems downloading, or want to revert to an older version if the current one won't work properly for you at the moment. Links to the most recent builds are now at the bottom of the page.



I'm afraid I don't know offhand what version you might need to go back to.



Your library and device backups should be unaffected by these steps but there are links to backup and recovery advice should it be needed.



tt2

Feb 17, 2022 5:40 PM in response to turingtest2

Thanks tt2. I've tried the suggestions or think I have but am still in the same position. I will have to learn how to put my library onto my laptop or find out if there is a way of putting music onto my iPod without iTunes. Thank you for your input and time. One thing I have decided though is to forget the thoughts I had of buying any Apple equipment.

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