How to Install the Standalone Version of iTunes on Windows

There are two iTunes versions on Windows 10: a stand-alone version distributed on Apple's website, and a sandboxed version available on the Microsoft Store. While they're both iTunes at first glance, there are some subtle differences....

Part 1 of 2:

Identifying Which Version you Have

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Open the Microsoft Store app.
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Use the Search option to find the iTunes app.
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Check if the app is installed. If you see the 'This product is installed' text, this means that the Microsoft Store iTunes version has been installed on your computer.
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Uninstall iTunes from the Microsoft Store. Click on the Windows icon at the bottom-left corner to open the Start menu. Right-click on the iTunes logo > Uninstall.

Part 2 of 2:

Installing the Standalone Version

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Open the iTunes download page in your browser.
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Switch to the standalone version download page. By default, you will see a button that redirects you to the Microsoft Store. Scroll down the page until you see the Looking for other versions? text. Click on Windows.
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Download the iTunes installer. Make sure to download the installer that is designed for your OS version (32-bit or 64-bit). If you don't know what Windows version you have, use this article.
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Run the installer. Open the folder with the iTunes installer, launch it and follow installation instructions.

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Kareem Winters

Update 05 March 2020

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