6 Easy Steps to Manually Update iTunes

Learn how to download and update iTunes to the latest version on Windows

Co-authored by Gonzalo Martinez and Rain Kengly

Last Updated: March 26, 2024 Fact Checked

iTunes has been discontinued for MacOS Catalina and newer. If you're trying to update from a Mac device, you'll need to use the newer Apple Music, TV, Books, and Podcasts app to find your library. However, newer versions of iTunes are still available for Windows users. Here's how to update iTunes on Windows 7, 10, and 11.

Quick Steps

Open iTunes.
Click Help.
Click Check for Updates.
Click Download iTunes.
Click Install 1 item.
Restart your computer.

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Open iTunes. This looks like a multi-colored music note in a circle.
- In most cases, iTunes will automatically notify you of any updates when you open the application.
- If you don't see a pop-up, continue to the next step to manually check for an update.
This is in the top toolbar, next to Account.

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Click Check for Updates. You can find this in the drop-down menu.
- If iTunes is already updated to the latest version, you'll see a pop-up window with This version of iTunes is the current version.^{[1]
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This will open the Apple Software Update window.
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Click Install 1 item. Make sure the box is checked next to iTunes.
- You may need to provide the administrator's password to approve the download.
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Click Yes to restart your computer. Once your computer has restarted, the update will be complete.
- You can also uninstall iTunes and download it again from the Apple website.

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Where is the help button on iTunes?

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Go to the top left corner and click on the rectangle that is half blank and half shaded. Then, go to the bottom of the menu that pops up and click "show menu bar." You'll see the help option at that point.

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How do I install iTunes on my PC?

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You just need to go to the Apple website to download iTunes to your computer. Google "download iTunes for Windows" and it'll bring up the page you need.

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How do I update iTunes on my iPhone 5S?

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Go to settings--> General--> Software Update. The phone will automatically detect if there's an available update, and will display it in this menu. Press the link on the bottom of the menu to bring up Terms and Conditions, and after reading it press "I Agree" and the phone will update.

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