Not only Apple device users have the privilege of being able to use iTunes.This app, initially designed as a music player, has over time become a comprehensive software with many and varied functions. How to open iTunes on Windows? We explain it here.
The truth is that using iTunes on Windows can sometimes raise some questions for users who are not part of the Apple universe. In this article we hope to clear up all doubts.
Obviously, the first thing to do is to access the Apple official site for Download the app. It is also available in Microsoft StoreBefore proceeding with the download, we need to make sure that we choose the appropriate version for our computer.
After downloading the installation file, we need to double-click on it and simply follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the installation.
Open iTunes on Windows
Once installed, this is how we can open iTunes step by step. There are several ways to do it: from the start menu or from the desktop icon (if, during installation, we have chosen to create a shortcut) or even from the Microsoft store itself.
From the start menu
- To get started, go to the bottom left corner of the screen and click the Start button.
- Then, in the search box, we type iTunes.
- Finally, we click on the iTunes icon that appears in the results.
From the desk
- First you need to locate the iTunes icon on your desktop.
- Then we simply double-click on it to open the program.
From the Microsoft Store
- First, we open the Microsoft Store from the start menu.
- Next we go to the “My Apps” section.
- In the list that appears, look for iTunes in the list and click “Open.”
Whatever method you choose to open iTunes on Windows, you will most likely have to face a initial setup screen to be able to access the program. This will only happen the first time we use it. On this screen we have to complete the following steps:
- Accept the terms and conditions of use of the software.
- Setting up our library (manually or automatically, allowing iTunes to search for media files on our computer).
- Synchronizing our Apple devices, if necessary using a USB cable.
Problems and solutions
Sometimes we may encounter unexpected difficulties when opening iTunes on Windows. These are the most common problems and how to solve them:
When iTunes won't open
If it is impossible to open iTunes on Windows through any of the options mentioned in the previous section, we can try the following:
- Restart your computer, an old trick but effective in many situations. Also in this one.
- Run iTunes as administrator, by right-clicking on the iTunes icon and selecting this option. This is a very handy way to fix issues related to system permissions.
When there are compatibility errors
It may happen that iTunes is not compatible with our version of Windows and therefore cannot be used. Here is what to do in this case:
- Verify that we have downloaded the correct version (32 bit or 64 bit).
- Install an older version from the Apple download archive.
When iTunes does not detect the library
Sometimes iTunes opens normally, but it is unable to detect our media files. To overcome this obstacle, you need to go to the “File” menu, select “Add file to library” and add these files manually.
When iTunes freezes or runs very slow
In cases where iTunes can be opened normally, but its performance is poor, we have the following options:
- Check that the computer complies with the minimum hardware requirements to run iTunes.
- Close other apps in order to free up memory and resources.
- Uninstall and reinstall iTunes (as a last resort).
The importance of updates
Obviously, it is always better to prevent problems before they occur. To do this, the most advisable thing is to keep the software up to date. In this regard, it should be noted that Apple releases iTunes updates on a regular basis, both to improve performance and to reinforce the security of the program. All we have to do to access them is go to the “Help” menu and select “Check for updates”.
Once this aspect is under control, using iTunes on Windows is very simple. It should be remembered that, in addition to a music player, this program provides us with a wide range of functions to manage our Apple devices and enjoy multimedia content.
We hope you find the tips and advice we've included in this post helpful in getting the most out of iTunes on your computer.