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How to install iTunes on windows8?

Anonymous
2020-09-28T17:54:56+00:00

Hi,

I have tried to install iTunes several times on my windows8 laptop, but I always get this message:

"It looks like you don’t have any applicable device(s) linked to your Microsoft account. To install, sign in on a device with your Microsoft account."

Well, I am signed in, onto my accocunt, on my laptop, and it still doesn't work. 

Any ideas?

Many thanks

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-09-29T10:05:17+00:00

    Thanks, it turned out I do have Windows 8.1. Apple website is very confusing though, as under the link '"download the latest version for Windows", at the system requirements, it says Windows 7 or later, and the link directs to Microsoft website which doesnt work (I guess that' s only for Windows 10-but they why don't thry state it under system requirements... ). Then there is another link, "looking for older version?", which obviously I would not click on, as not having an older version than Windows 7. But I tried, and guess what, when you click on that link, it says again "download the latest version for Windows" - by this point I got very annoyed thinking it ain't leading anywhere, and to my surprise, that link worked, it did not direct me to Microsoft website, and I was able to download it in the end. What a mess, Apple!

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-09-29T10:26:16+00:00

    Apple is normally fairly good with support.

    But with iTunes and anything before Windows 10 it can become confusing.

    Glad you got it sorted out.

    Cheers.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-09-28T21:39:12+00:00

    You won't get it from the Microsoft Store; read the system requirements there for it.

    Support for 8 ended in 2016.

    You were supposed to use the free upgrade to 8.1.

    Read this from Apple:

    If you can't install or update iTunes for Windows

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    "Remove and reinstall iTunes and related software components for Windows 7 and later"

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204275

    Download iTunes 12.4.3 for Windows (64-bit - for older video cards)

    Use the Control Panel to uninstall iTunes and related software components in the following order:

    1. iTunes
    2. Apple Software Update
    3. Apple Mobile Device Support
    4. Bonjour
    5. Apple Application Support 32-bit
    6. Apple Application Support 64-bit

    Or try this free Revo Uninstaller Program to remove it.

    http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo\_uninstaller\_free\_download.html

    "How-to-Use" Instructions are included there: Read information in Tabs across the top.

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    And after you download and save iTunes > right click on its setup.exe/install.exe > select Run as Admin to install it.

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    If the advice already given does not fix it, please contact Apple Support for further assistance.

    "Trouble installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows"

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926

    "iTunes Support-How to use iTunes"

    http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/

    "iTunes Contact Support"

    http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/

    Or ask in the Apple iTunes Community:

    https://discussions.apple.com/community/itunes

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