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. -
Use the Search option to find the iTunes app. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Run the installer. Open the folder with the iTunes installer, launch it and follow installation instructions.
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Update 05 March 2020
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