Is Itunes compatible with Windows 8

Anonymous
2012-10-28T20:42:22+00:00

Hi everyone !

I am trying to find out if the current version of Apple Itunes is fully compatible with Windows 8 ?

I have done some research and I seem to be understanding that Apple has not updated its software to fit into the new system & there are some issues surfacing about compatibility. I am about to instal Windows 8 but I must have Itunes working perfectly with the new system as I am a devoted Apple supporter with Ipad, Ipod, Iphone etc. I know that Microsoft wants us to change to their own music system but like many people I will not change as I love my Apple products and Itunes.

Can anyone please give me some guidance. I am in Australia and Windows 8 has officially launched.

Thanks : Allan

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-01-06T17:15:59+00:00

    Based on what I've been reading, the reason is pretty simple.

    Each case is different. Some are upgrading from Win 7 to Win 8, some have the Win 8 Media Pack, some are doing a fresh install or are running a new PC with Win 8.

    Then there are different version of Win 8 and iTunes. Many are still running the 10.7 version of iTunes even though a newer version is out there. Win 8 RT is probably not going to work.

    It's a **** shoot! Hopefully, once I get the Media Pack installed, my iTunes problem will be solved.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-01-06T16:51:29+00:00

    iTunes has worked for me with multiple iPads, iPhones and a couple iPods.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-01-06T16:18:17+00:00

    Well, I can say one thing. When I run Win 8 Pro with the latest version of ITunes, it does not work.

    Kid's iTouchs, iPad, all apps, music, etc. are gone. The devices do not show up in the side bar and without running out and getting a PhD in Geekology, I'm screwed.

    I can guarantee that if the people who program this **** had the same type issues every time they turned on their TV, stereo, or light switch they would be as frustrated as I am.

    People don't have to know how a car works in order to drive it, I shouldn't have to be a computer programmer in order to get a computer to work.

    Getting used to Win 8 is bad enough let alone trying to get everything else to run on it!

    Good luck!

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