How do I get an icloud account?

I just downloaded the icloud control panel. When I try to sign in with my apple id, I get a message that says "Cannot Sign Up. This Apple id is valid but is not an icloud account". When I click on Learn More, I am sent back to the download site, but I already downloaded the contol panel. How do I make my Apple id into an icloud account? I'm using Windows 7.

None!! And I now realize that is my problem. I (stupidly) didn't realize that I have to buy a device in order to use icloud on my computer. However, I know several icloud users who didn't realize that icloud can only be used when you have another device. Tricky way to sell ipads, etc.

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