Replacements for iTunes Application

I have just been rebuilding my W11 laptop and before I re-install iTunes I wanted to ask if the replacement for use with legacy IPODS is yet available.

I have been using the web interface for iTunes on Windows with interest and I am hoping someone will have good news.

Posted on Nov 1, 2024 12:35 AM

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Older Versions of iTunes (posted by turingtest2) from 2020 to 2023/2024 I'm trying to find older versions of iTunes for Windows because the latest ones don't want to recognize any iPod or iPhone that I connect to my 64-bit Windows 11 (10.0.22631 build 22631) computer. A while back, I remember seeing a post by turingtest2 with links to 32- and 64-bit versions of iTunes that, I believe, included those released in 2023 and going back to 2020 or 2019. (btw, I have a link to another of TT2's posts/replies, Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Wi… - Apple Community. That's *not* the one I'm looking for.) Thank you, in advance, for your help.
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turingtest2

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Nov 1, 2024 7:31 AM in response to ShortExtent

My personal opinion is that for Windows Apple Music, Apple TV & Apple Devices are not a great substitute for iTunes. Many features are still missing. If you are a casual user who primarily uses the Apple Music service and the cloud you might not notice, but if you want to rip CDs or have multiple libraries, for example, then you might be frustrated. iTunes still works.

tt2

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Nov 1, 2024 8:12 AM in response to turingtest2

Thank you once again turintest2. I will proceed as you advise.

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Replacements for iTunes Application