In this article, learn how to download and start using iTunes on Windows 10/8/7.
Install the most recent version of iTunes on your Windows machine with ease.
So you’ve just installed Windows 10 and want to make sure your media library is set up correctly. Here’s how to install the most recent version of iTunes quickly and easily. We’ll even help you get iTunes to recognize your music, images, videos, and other media so you can start enjoying it right away.
- How to download and install iTunes for Windows 10
- How to create an Apple ID account and log in on Windows 10
- How to authorize your computer in iTunes on Windows 10
- How to import your media library into iTunes on Windows 10
- How to buy from iTunes on Windows 10
- How to subscribe to iTunes Match on Windows 10
- How to subscribe to Apple Music 0n Windows 10
How to download and install iTunes in Windows 10
1. From the Start menu, taskbar, or desktop, go to your favorite web browser.
2. Switch to www.apple.com/itunes/download.
3. Hit the “Download Now” button. You may need to scroll down a little.
4. Choose Save. Now iTunes will begin to download.
5. When the download is finished, click Run. The iTunes installer will begin to download.
6. Choose Next.
7. When you’re pleased with the installation parameters, hit Install.
8. Select Finish.
In this video, we are gonna show you how to download and install iTunes on Windows 10:
How to create an Apple ID account and log in on Windows 10
To buy music and download apps, you’ll need an Apple ID. If you haven’t already created an Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad, you may do it with ease using iTunes on Windows.
1. From your desktop, Start menu, or taskbar, open iTunes.
2. From the menu near the top-left corner of the window, choose Account.
3. Tap Sign In.
4. Create a new Apple ID by clicking the Create New Apple ID button. You can sign in if you already have an Apple ID.
5. Hit Continue.
6. Tap the checkbox next to I have read and agree to these terms and conditions so that a checkmark appears.
7. Select Agree.
8. Enter your email address.
9. Enter your password.
10. Enter your password again to confirm.
11. Next to Choose One, tap the dropdown arrow and pick a security question.
12. Enter an answer to the security question.
13. Next to Choose One, tap the dropdown arrow and pick a security question.
14. Enter an answer to the security question.
15. Next to Choose One, tap the dropdown arrow and pick a security question.
16. Enter an answer to the security question.
17. Tap the dropdown arrow next to Day.
18. Tap a number.
19. Tap the dropdown arrow next to Month.
20. Tap a month.
21. Enter a year in the Year field.
22. Tap Continue.
You’ll be prompted to enter your billing information now.
1. Tap a payment option.
2. Enter your card number.
3. Tap the dropdown arrow under Expires.
4. Tap the expiry month.
5. Tap the dropdown arrow next to …..
6. Tap the expiry year.
7. Enter your security code.
8. Click the dropdown arrow next to Title.
9. Tap a title.
10. Enter your first name.
11. Enter your last name.
12. Enter your address.
13. Enter your city.
14. Next to Province/State, hit the dropdown arrow.
15. Tap your province or state.
16. Enter your postal code.
17. Enter your area code.
18. Enter your phone number.
19, Tap Create Apple ID. The email address you used for your Apple ID will get an email with a verification link.
20. Once you’ve validated your email, click OK.
How to authorize your computer in iTunes on Windows 10
When you authorize your computer in iTunes, it gains access to all of your files. You can authorize up to five devices in your name. This article will show you how to authorize and deauthorize your Windows 10 computer.
1. From your Start menu, taskbar, or desktop, open iTunes.
2. From the menu near the top-left corner of the window, hit Account.
3. Tap Authorizations.
4. Tap Authorize This Computer.
5. Enter your password.
6. Tap Authorize.
Your computer has now been granted access. Here’s how to deauthorize your account.
1. From your Start menu, taskbar, or desktop, open iTunes.
2. From the menu near the top-left corner of the window, hit Account.
3. Tap Authorizations.
4. Tap Deauthorize This Computer.
5. Enter your password.
6. Tap Deauthorize.
How to import your media library into iTunes on Windows 10
1. From your Start menu, taskbar, or desktop, open iTunes.
2. Hit File.
3. Tap Add Folder to Library.
4. Tap a file or folder you want to import into iTunes.
5. Hit Select Folder.
You can repeat this step until all of your files are in iTunes.
How to buy content from iTunes on Windows 10
There is a lot of media accessible for purchase and download on the iTunes store. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
1. From your Start menu, taskbar, or desktop, open iTunes.
2. From the menu near the top of the window, tap Store.
3. Tap the price next to an item you want to purchase.
4. Enter your password.
5. Tap Buy.
6. Tap Buy.
When the item is finished downloading, it will appear in your Library.
How to subscribe to iTunes Match on Windows 10
iTunes Match backs up your entire music library in the cloud, allowing you to access it from anywhere. It will scan your library and provide you access to Apple’s cloud-stored music; if there isn’t a match, Apple will upload your music for remote access on your iPhone, iPad, or other PCs. Here’s how you can get started.
1. From your Start menu, taskbar, or desktop, open iTunes.
2. From the menu near the top of the window, tap Store.
3. From the menu on the right side of the window, tap iTunes Match.
4. Tap Subscribe for $XX.XX per year.
5. Enter your password.
6. Tap Subscribe.
Here’s how to stop your iTunes Match subscription from renewing automatically each month.
1. From your desktop, Start menu, or taskbar, open iTunes.
2. From the menu near the top-left corner of the window, tap Account.
3. Tap View My Account.
4. Pull down to the Settings row.
5. Choose Manage next to Subscriptions.
6. Tap Cancel Subscription beneath iTunes Match.
7. Hit Confirm.
How to subscribe to Apple Music on Windows 10
Apple Music functions more like a standard subscription service than a cloud storage solution. If you’re ready to pay a monthly subscription price, you can listen to all of the music from the extensive iTunes catalog on demand. Here’s how to get going with it.
1. From your desktop, Start menu, or taskbar, open iTunes.
2. From the menu near the top of the window, tap Store.
3. Pull down to the bottom of the page.
4. Hit 3-Month Trial beneath Apple Music.
5. Hit Choose Your Plan.
6. Choose a plan.
7. Hit Start Free 3 Months.
8. Enter your password.
9. Tap Buy.
Apple Music, like iTunes Match, will auto-renew your subscription and bill you. Here’s how to disable Apple Music’s auto-renewal feature.
1. From your desktop, Start menu, or taskbar, open iTunes.
2. From the menu near the top-left corner of the window, tap Account.
3. Tap View My Account.
4. Pull down to the Settings row**.
5. Choose Manage next to Subscriptions.
6. Tap Cancel Subscription beneath Apple Music Membership.
7. Choose Confirm.
That’s about it.