iTunes 12.3 installation error on Windows 10

Try repairing Apple Software Update from the Programs and Features control panel, then reinstall iTunes.

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

tt2

I don't know if this helps,,but had the same problem. A few weeks ago I had disabled a lot of startup programs in startup menu in the Task Manager.

I went and enabled anything that had to do with apple and rebooted. Itunes update works fine now.

Good luck.

I had just got a new iphone and was trying to restore all my information from my old phone to my new one but couldn't becuase ittunes needed the later verions and I couldn't update becasue I kept getting the error that there was an issue with the installer. I tried "Reply by YJ05 on Sep 17, 2015 8:29 AM" and it was so simple and so helpful.

Thank you thankyou thankyou to YJ05

Your comment is quite helpful, Thanks 😍

i tried doing that though i forgot to copy the registry file, i ended up without it ! and now everytime i try to install it i get that error in windows installer package , i updated the itunes itself but couldn't change/remove/update or install the ASU IN ANYWAY i'm stuck with it ! what could i possibly do to overcome this issue ? keeping in mind even when i try yo launch the ASU from programs i keep on getting a FATAL error message ! is there a way i could solve this issue without jeopardizing my iphone recognition to the computer and keeping my backups safe ?

any Help would be much appreciated i've been stuck in that situation for 3 months now and i couldn't backup my apps data neither my iphone ! pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease 😢

See the notes below the second box. Use the Microsoft FixIt to see if you can clean up the broken ASU installation. Otherwise use the method shown at Install missing components to unpack the installer of the current version of iTunes and install everything except ASU. There are links to recent builds of iTunes in the Older versions section of the user tip Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.

tt2

Thank you! This solved the problem for me!

Vanbess,

Your suggestion worked flawlessly for me!

THANK YOU

Thanks for the tip, fixed my issue with Windows installer

This worked for me thanks

HI suirauqa,

Its so simple go to control panel ->programs & features-> remove all existing apple related softwares..now restart and try installing new version of itunes...tats it...it works..:)

I REALLY need help I am trying to restore my iPhone 7 and it says i need to download the new version off the website so i did but then i get to this screen where i says repair iTunes or delete, if i hit repair nothing happens and it says iTunes has been successfully installed but when i plug in my phone it says again new version needs to be dowloaded...please help!!!

What version of Windows are you running and is it 32-bit or 64-bit?

What build of iTunes have you installed?

tt2

I am guessing 64 because there was a message that popped up that said try installing 64 instead of 32. And I have a windows vista. Sorry not much of a computer guy

12.1.3.

iTunes 12.1.3 is the last version to support Windows XP SP 3 and Vista. I've had an iPhone 6+ working with iOS 10, but not for restoring iOS. As far as I know to restore iOS 10.0.1 or later with iTunes you must be running iTunes 12.5.1 or better. Alternatives are to upgrade your computer or switch to a new one, backup to iCloud if possible and then restore from it, use the onboard feature Settings > General > Erase All Content and Settings (wipes all personal information), or take it into an iTunes Store and ask them to reset the device for you.

tt2