Why isn't my itunes program opening on my computer?
When I click on the itunes program on my desktop nothing happens. I wait a few minutes for something to pop up, but when I click on the program again, it still won't open. Help! I've also tried repairing it, but it didn't work.
For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies.
Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there is backup and recovery advice elsewhere in the user tip.
You could also try working through
TS1717: iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8: Fix unexpected quits or launch issues
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Why won't my itunes store open on my computer?
I have the most current version of itunes, but my itunes store will not open on my computer and it's ridiculously frustrating. (my itunes library will show up however)
Hi, elliesisk.
It sounds like you are unable to access the iTunes Store. I have found the following resource which may resolve your issue:
Can't connect to the iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1368
If the issue persists after following the above article, you may want to follow the "Mac" section of this resource:
iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297
Cheers,
Jason H. -
Why isn't my iTunes store loading properly? It lists everything in text without images, and I can't seem to access the store when I try to search for music or movies etc.
1) The best way to relocate the iTunes library folder is to move the entire iTunes folder with all subfolders to the new path, then press and hold down shift as start iTunes and keep holding until prompted to choose a library, then browse to the relocated folder and open the file iTunes Library.itl inside it.
If you've done something different then provide some more details about what is where and I should be able to help.
2) Purchases on the device should automatically transfer to a Purchased on <DeviceName> playlist, but it my depend a bit on whether automatic iCloud downloads are enabled. If there is a cloudy link then the transfer might not happen. You can use File > Devices > Transfer Purchases. In iTunes you should also check out iTunes Store > Quick Links > Purchased > Music > Not on this computer.
3) Backup the device, then immediately restore it. In some cases you need to add a restore as new device into that equation. Obbviously not to be attempted until you're sure all your media is in your library. See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device should it be needed.
4) I believe there is complimentary 1 incident 90-day support with hardware purchases, but no free software support for iTunes itself. AppleCare gets you a different level of support.
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Why don't my Itune store open in ITUNES?
Why don't my Itune store open in my Itune.
Close your iTunes,
Go to command Prompt -
(Win 7/Vista) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES, right mouse click "Command Prompt", choose "Run as Administrator".
(Win XP SP2 n above) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/Command Prompt
In the "Command Prompt" screen, type in
netsh winsock reset
Hit "ENTER" key
Restart your computer.
If you do get a prompt after restart windows to remap LSP, just click NO.
Now launch your iTunes and see if it is working now.
If you are still having these type of problems after trying the winsock reset, refer to this article to identify which software in your system is inserting LSP:
Apple software on Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4123?viewlocale=en_US -
Why isn't my iTunes Library showing up on my iMac?
I updated my iTunes version and now my iTunes library is not showing up on my iMac even when i plug in a device, etc.
Why isn't my iTunes library showing up on the cloud?
How are you trying to access your Music in the cloud?
Have you signed up for iTunes match and let it upload your library? Are you signed in, when you are trying to download from the cloud?
See this help document for common troubles with iTunes Match: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4054 -
Why isn't my itunes working?
itunes on ios or on a computer?
does it provide you with some sort of error msg? -
Why isn't my itunes on my ipod not working?
Why isn't my itunes on my ipod working?
Whenever i try to download a app onto my ipod, (4th generation) it says "cannot connect to itunes".See:
Can't connect to the iTunes Store -
Itunes wont open unless restarting computer
itunes wont open unless restarting computer. Bought my first piece of music through itunes store. Shortly thereafter couldn't open itunes after closing it unless restarting the computer. Had no problems previously. Not very computer savvy. Computer usually opens straight to admin user. Created a new (standard) user account as suggested. Opens,closes,reopens ok there. Tried disabling Bonjour, didn't help. Ideas?
No. Computer set up to automatically open "admin" user account when starting. Only created new "standard" user account to see if that worked. It did. But still had same problem in admin user account.
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I Keep getting 'The file iTunes cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes' how do I fix this so iTunes will open on my computer. I am running Windows 7 and I think the last time I synced or tried to open iTunes I was running windows XP, but I am not sure.
See Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash.
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itunes started freezing up on Windows 7 while downloading podcasts, books, itunes university items. Now, I can't even get itunes to open on my computer. What should I do?
It seems that in some cases the scripts on Apple's site that are intended to query your system to offer the appropriate installer don't work as intended, taking you straight to the "Thank you for downloading" page. Depending on the edition of Windows you are running, there are three variants of the most recent version of iTunes, with direct links to the installers as follows:
iTunes 12.1.2.27 (32-bit) - iTunesSetup.exe
iTunes 12.1.2.27 (64-bit) - iTunes6464Setup.exe
iTunes 12.1.2.27 (64-bit "for older video cards") - itunes64setup.exe
The third of these - which is actually the 32-bit application with a 64-bit installer - should be used if you get a warning about video card incompatibility when you install the standard 64-bit version, but also may resolve issues with playback, QuickTime compatibility, and problems with some third-party applications (including Outlook).
See turingtest2's notes on Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates for more details if you're still having problems with installation. -
HT4235 How do I get the Ipod to sync everything on it to the Itunes program on my new computer?
How do I get my Ipod to sync everything on it to the Itunes program on my new computer?
See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
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Since installing Snow Leopard and then Lion on my Intel-based iMac two weeks ago, my iTunes program seems to open at will whenever the computer is on. It often begins playing music, as well. What is causing this and how do I make it stop?
There are ways to minimize, mitigate, and help avoid a lot of problems.
Bootable backups.
Zeroing a drive twice before using, and format it with SL DVD Apple Disk Utility for sure.
Even a clean install should import old apps without having to reauthorize.
If you must do an upgrade, do it from the SL DVD, after repairing the drive and be sure to use the SL version of Alsoft Disk Warrior (4.2).
Wait six months before jumping on a new OS.
10% is still too many. Yes, it is more sensitive to RAM and hard drive errors, doesn't like some controllers; most ext hdd cases; and enough software to make for test-only status. And it only IDs some known incompatible applications, drivers, extensions, etc and does not remove even those always in best manner.
Plus, there are problems with the new Rosetta and the cache files it now uses. So some apps and plug-ins will cause more trouble. Not all are ready. Good reason to hold off for the months it takes.
Other devices act different as far as on/off behavior.
(Migrating from G5s to Mac Pro can cause all kinds of problems, weird behavior, sluggish system, and why anyone that went down that road was strongly recommended to NOT use Migration Assistant for any of their applications, and to ONLY do clean/fresh installs of any apps. If you skipped that day, didn't read the Guide to M.A., or didn't want to do fresh installs then, your system could have been on borrowed time. If you did do clean install of applications, great.
Installing SL can result in a corrupt directory - I think and it "seems" to be happening, but no real proof, just gut feeling and instinct (underlying file system problem? weak sectors that pre-existed waiting to happen?).
Remember all the "there just aren't a lot of 64-bit drivers" for Vista and XP? it's come home to roost.
... my guess is not enough incense and offerings. To hop into TimeMachine and SuperDuper backup images and pull the 1TB for another day (week, month, year). -
Look on my desk top HP running windows 7/ 64bit. I can not for the world of me get ITunes to open up at all and have tried all .??
Many thanks for your post. I've been trying for days to get this sorted and was getting well fed up with I-Tunes. Really thought i'd never get it working again. Tried un-installing it, loading older versions and they still wouldn't work.
Came across your suggestion by chance and top man - it worked..!!!!
How you even knew what to do is beyond me - but thanks so much. I really was pulling my hair out.
You need to put your post over the Web as there seem to be loads of people having the same trouble.
Thanks again. -
Why won't my iTunes automatically open?
Until recently, my iTunes account has automatically opened whenever I connected my iPod. This is not a matter of hardware; I have tried with two cables, both of which work. Is this a sign of some type of failure to communticate between my iPod and iTunes? Also, I have selected "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected" and applied it, so that is hopefully not part of the issue.
Hey there Ray_J,
I understand that you want iTunes to be opening every time you connect your phone to your computer. You may wish to adjust this setting in your iTunes preferences to affect this behavior:
Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically
Prevent devices from automatically syncing with this iTunes library when a device is connected. To sync a device, click the Sync button when the device is connected.
iTunes 12 for Mac: iTunes Devices preferences
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH19595
If this is unchecked, iTunes will open automatically when you connect an iOS device. Thanks for being a part of the Apple Support Communities!
Cheers,
Braden -
iTunes will not open anymore. I'm using the latest cersion of iTines, Version 11 + downloaded Feb 26 2014. Previous version did not open either. I bought this computer about 8 weeks ago. Since then previous versions of iTunes did open, although performance was iffy. Somethimes the program owould open after a while (1 to 5 minutes), sometimes I'd lose patience. Whenever it did open, it seemed to work ok, sort of.
See Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
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