Unable to "check for updates" with new iTunes update

The update server seems to be having problems - either down or overloaded?

You can download the latest version of iTunes from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ - this should offer the correct installer (32- or 64-bit) for your system, You can also download the appropriate installer directly from these links:

• Windows 7 or later, 32-bit - iTunesSetup.exe
• Windows 7 or later, 64-bit - iTunes6464Setup.exe
• Windows 7 or later, 64-bit "for older video cards" (actually 32-bit application w/ 64-bit installer) - itunes64setup.exe

In case of any problems, see turingtest2's user tip on Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.

You're welcome!

I can't check for updates after installing 12.2. I continually get the update server could not be contacted. Yet my apps will update and I get get onto my account and access the store. This has been a problem since 12.2 was installed.

Why are you checking for updates? History suggests that it'll be several months before a new release of iTunes (unless there a 12.2.1 or 12.3 scheduled to coincide with the release of Windows 10 at the end of this month).

just habit I guess I guess. But it should tell me no update is not available not that I can't connect to the server. Right?

Same issue for me Gator5000e. iTunes 12.2.0 is installed and runs. Apps will update, but update attempts for iTunes updates get: "The iTunes update server could not be contacted." ever since.

Yes, it appears that there is an issue with Help > Check for Updates. However, Apple Software Update is working and the iTunes download pages report that 12.2 is the current version.