You need to install iTunes for windows Version 12.10
Specifically Version 12.10.11.2 works for me.
This is not the latest version. It is some legacy version that allows you to manage apps on iOS devices.
I already have it downloaded on my computer and just have to unintall and re-install it if it stops working after updates.
link to download from apple https://support.apple.com/kb/DL2065?locale=en_US I don't know why this is so hard.