Where to get windows itunes update that keeps the desktop itunes icon?

iTunes updates usually maintain the desktop icon, but if you have the iTunes icon on the Taskbar, that usually stops working after an update. However, I notice that this week's update (to 12.12.3.5) managed to keep the Taskbar icon intact but added a second shortcut on the desktop, but without the iTunes icon:

I've just tried adding the iTunes icon to the iTunes (2) shortcut that you see in my screenshot, but I was not able to get to the correct folder (not sure why). If you have the same problem, delete that shortcut and create a new one. I've just created a third shortcut without problems.

I'm not sure that there's anyway to update iTunes while stopping it form mucking about with the shortcuts and icons; it's effectively down to whatever Apple do within the update.

However, restoring the desktop shortcut and correct icon should be easy:

• • right-click on an empty space on your desktop and select New/Shortcut from the pop-up menu
  • in the window that opens up, click the Browse... button and navigate to the iTunes programme folder (it should be C drive/Program Files or Program Files (x86)/iTunes and select the iTunes application (the one that says only iTunes)
  • click the OK button
  • click the Next button
  • either accept the name for the shortcut or type in your own
  • click the Finish button

If you want an iTunes icon on the Taskbar, then once you have a desktop icon for iTunes, you simply drag that desktop icon to the Taskbar, where it will pin it. The Desktop icon will be left on the desktop.