Guide: How to Update iTunes on Windows 10 PC
On Windows 10, iTunes is that one program that never seems to change with time. It’s a bit slow and often doesn’t work properly. The Microsoft Store version of iTunes improved things a bit. Still, it’s usually the same old iTunes served in a different package. But regardless of iTunes and its various quirks, you need to update the program regularly. The latest iTunes updates often include fixes for the various bugs that seem to be cropping up often. So let’s take a look at the best possible ways to update both the traditional desktop version and the Microsoft Store version of iTunes. Note: Updating iTunes is not a safe way to fix all problems with the program, but it is better than using an outdated version on your computer.
Traditional desktop version
The traditional desktop version of iTunes is full of bugs and glitches. Hence, it is very important to update it especially if you are experiencing serious issues while using it. These three methods should help you update iTunes to the latest version.
1. Update via iTunes
If you can open iTunes without any problems, updating the program is quite easy. After opening iTunes, open the Help menu and click Check for Updates.
That should start a scan for updates. If any updates are available, follow the onscreen instructions to install them.
2. Update via Apple Software Update
If iTunes doesn’t start, you can use Apple Software Update to update the program instead. Apple Software Update is an additional applet included with iTunes, so it should already be on your computer. Start typing Apple software update in the Start menu. Then click Open.
Wait for the program to scan for available updates. Install them if there are any.
Also make sure to install updates (if listed in Apple Software Update) for other Apple-related programs installed on your computer, such as iCloud.
3. Update via iTunes Installer
Sometimes an attempt to update iTunes using the two methods above may fail – iTunes or Apple Software Update may crash while downloading the update files. If this happens, you can use the iTunes installer to update iTunes instead. Start by downloading the latest version of iTunes from the Apple website. Download iTunes Installer Note: The button above directs you to a page that always lists the latest version of iTunes. Make sure to indicate that you want to download the desktop version by scrolling down, otherwise you will be prompted to download the Microsoft Store version. Once downloaded, just run the installer and follow the onscreen instructions to install iTunes. That should replace the existing version of iTunes with the latest version of the program.
Microsoft Store version
The Microsoft Store version of iTunes doesn’t throw up as many problems as the desktop version of iTunes. But you still need the program upto date to make sure you don’t run into weird issues at the worst of times. These two methods should help you with that.
1. Turn on Automatic Microsoft Store Updates
Microsoft Store apps are automatically updated by default. But if automatic updates are disabled on your Windows 10 computer, here’s the thing how to reenable functionality for all Microsoft Store apps, including iTunes. Open the Microsoft Store. Click the three-dot icon in the top right corner of the screen, then click Settings.
On the settings page that appears up, turn on the switch next to Update apps automatically.
All Microsoft Store apps, including iTunes, are then automatically updated when new updates are available.
2. Update the iTunes app manually
If you don’t want to turn on automatic updates for all Microsoft Store apps (or if automatic app updates don’t work), you can choose to update iTunes manually. To do this, click on the three-dot icon in the top right corner of the Microsoft Store. On the menu that appears up, click Downloads and Updates.
If an update for iTunes is listed, click the Update icon next to the listing.
That should prompt the Microsoft Store to update iTunes to the latest version.
That is not all
Running the latest version of iTunes on your PC is the best way to avoid major bugs and glitches while using the program. But you shouldn’t stop there – you should also make sure that you regularly update Windows 10 itself. Doing this will ensure that you run into fewer compatibility issues – usually driver related – when connecting an iPhone or iPad. To update Windows 10, open the Start menu, type Windows Update and click Check for updates. If new updates are available, install them. Keep in mind that certain Windows 10 updates take a significant amount of time (and use up lots of bandwidth) to download and install. The next up: Don’t want to deal with iTunes while chilling out with some music? Here are three ways to get comfortable with iTunes.
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