I can't install iTunes on Windows 10

Method 1: run the installer with administrative privileges

The most common reason iTunes won't install on Windows 10 it is because the Windows user account lacks administrative privileges. This method is most likely effective if nothing happens when the iTunes installation executable is double-clicked.

If you find the same symptoms, the solution is extremely easy: right click on the downloaded installer and choose Run as administrator. The installation should open without a problem and you should be able to install iTunes normally.

If this method did not allow you to install iTunes, move on to other method below.

Method 2: install all pending Windows updates

Some users have reported that the issue has been resolved automatically and they have been able to install iTunes after installing all pending Windows updates. To do this, press the windows key + R to open a Run command. Then type »ms-settings: windowsupdate» en Windows 10 (or »wuapp» in an older version of Windows) and hit Enter to open Windows Update.

Once you get to the Windows update screen, click Check for Updates and follow the onscreen instructions to install any pending Windows updates.

Once all pending updates have been installed, restart your computer and see if you can install iTunes after the next launch. If that is not the case, go to next method.

Method 2: install Microsoft Visual C redistributable package ++ 2005 SP1

Some users have finally been able to install iTunes using the downloaded installer after following the steps required to install Microsoft Visual C ++ 2005 Service Pack.

Apparently, iTunes installer crashes before launching on some computers because a specific library file cannot be found in the distribution package that ships with iTunes. Because of this, the installation wizard does not load and the user cannot complete the installation.

Fortunately, this problem can be easily fixed by installing the redistributable package that contains that particular library file. Here is a quick guide to install Microsoft Visual C ++ 2005 Service Pack and Solve iTunes Installation Problem:

1. Access this official Microsoft download site (here) and click the download button associated with Microsoft Visual C ++ 2005 Service Pack 1.

   

2. Check the box associated with the installer that corresponds to your processor architecture and press the Next button.

   

3. Please wait until the download is complete, then open the vcredist installer and follow the onscreen instructions to install the missing library file.

4. Once the installation is complete, restart your computer and see if the problem is resolved and you can install iTunes.

If the problem persists, go to next method.

Method 3: using Tenorshare TunesCare

If all the above methods failed, it is very likely that some files are corrupt (probably old iTunes files) prevent the installer from installing the new version.

In this case, the manual solution will be to make sure to completely uninstall all apple apps from your computer and make sure no residual files are left. However, There is still a chance to avoid all of that by using third-party software that specifically targets common iTunes problems..

Several users who have encountered this particular issue have reported that Tenorshare TunesCare managed to resolve the conflict that was preventing the installation from completing. The basic version of this software is free and will be sufficient to resolve most iTunes installation errors..

Here is a quick guide to using Tenorshare TunesCare to solve problems that prevent you from installing iTunes:

1. Visit this link (here) and press the Windows version button to download the installer.

   

2. Open the Tenorshare TunesCare installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install it on your system.

3. Abra Tenorshare TunesCare, click on Repair all iTunes problems and then hit the Fix Problems button.

   

4. Wait until the software downloads the necessary repair, then wait until all the different repair strategies are applied.

   

5. After the repair session is finished, restart your computer and see if the problem is resolved on the next reboot.

If you still can't install iTunes, go to Method 5.

Method 5: remove all Apple products from your PC

If you've come this far with no results, there is one last solution available for you to try. It involves uninstalling everything related to Apple products, this includes iTunes, Quicktime and any other Apple service.

The good news is that most users have reported that this method was effective for a clean installation of iTunes.. Here's a quick guide to the whole thing:

1. The first is the first, make sure you don't have any Apple devices connected to your computer. This will interfere with the uninstall process as some services will remain open.

2. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run command. Type »appwiz.cpl» and press Enter to open Programs and Features.

   

3. In Programs and Features, click the Publisher column to sort applications by publisher. This will make it easier to locate all Apple-signed programs..

   

4. Then, right click on each of the programs that have Apple Inc. as editor and select Uninstall. Later, follow the onscreen instructions to remove it from your system. Make sure to repeat the procedure every time it occurs until you completely remove the Apple signed software.

5. Restart your PC. Once the next startup is complete, scan your computer for any residual Apple files that may be left over from the uninstall process. You can use CCleaner to make sure this is not the case.

   Note: ITunes residual files are known to interfere with the installation process if certain conditions are met.

6. Visit the official iTunes download page (here) and download the latest version. You should now be able to open the installer and complete the installation without a problem.