7 Common Solutions Provided by Apple for iTunes Download Error

7 Common Solutions Provided by Apple for iTunes Download Error


Here are some regular ways that provided by Apple to have a try when you can successfully install your iTunes.
1 Sign in as an Administrator


If you aren’t the only person who uses the computer that you’re on, then you might not be an administrator. As such, you could be unauthorized to install new programs. If this is the case, you need to either sign in as the administrator or find out who is.


If you are not sure you are in an administrator account or not, click here to check.
2 Install the Latest Windows Update


Have you been avoiding those Windows updates? They’re time-consuming but they’re also necessary. Make sure that your Windows version is up to date and if not, update it. You can refer to Windows Update FAQs.



3 Download the Latest iTunes


You may be trying to install an earlier version of iTunes which may be bugged or has known issues. You can simply check for updates for your iTunes.Sponsor Ads:


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How-To: Open iTunes, go to Help > Check for Updates, and click on Update.



4 Repair iTunes


Although not everyone knows this, iTunes actually has a repair tool in its installation file. You need to download iTunes first. Head to this folder and look for “iTunes6464Setup” or “iTunesSetup” file. Right-click on the file, click on “Run as administrator”, and choose the repair option.



5 Remove Previous iTunes Components


Another possibility is that old iTunes files are conflicting with the installation. Try uninstall iTunes and its related components from the previous installation. Then reinstall iTunes.


The screenshot below shows you all the related components of iTunes:



6 Disable Security Programs


While a bit risky, you can disable your firewall and check whether or not it is preventing iTunes from installing properly. Similarly, close any other programs that you think could interfere.


For example, go to "Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall" and select "Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off".



7 Restart Your PC


Sometimes all you have to do is turn it off and on. After you’ve restarted your PC, try installing iTunes again.