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required software not installed

Updated iTunes on PC, and updated OS on iPhone 5. Now when I launch iTunes and connect iPhone, I get error message that says,


This iPhone cannot be used because the required software is not installed. Run the iTunes installer to remove iTunes, then install iTunes again.


I have done this 3 times with the same result.

iPhone 5, iOS 8.3

Posted on Apr 19, 2015 12:40 PM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2015 6:03 PM

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. 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, need to revert to an older version or want to try the iTunes for Windows (64-bit - for older video cards) release as a workaround for installation or performance issues, or compatibility with QuickTime or third party software.



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



tt2

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Apr 19, 2015 6:03 PM in response to margefromminnetonka

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. 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, need to revert to an older version or want to try the iTunes for Windows (64-bit - for older video cards) release as a workaround for installation or performance issues, or compatibility with QuickTime or third party software.



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



tt2

required software not installed

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