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Installing iTunes

Installing iTunes

 

1. Go to the following website to download iTunes:  

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

2. Under the “Download now” section, select whether you are using the “Windows 2000/XP” or “Mac OS X” operating system. Also, please note you are not required to enter an email address in the “email address field”

 

Note: The computer requirements for running iTunes are also listed. However, if you are using a Villanova University supported computer, then your computer will already meet the listed requirements. If you have a question whether your computer meets the listed requirements, you can contact the CIT helpline at 610-519-5777 or cit@villanova.edu
3. To download, click the “Download iTunes – Free” button.
4. The following “File Download—Security Warning” window will appear:
Click the “Save” button and specify a location on your computer where to save the iTunes installation file (e.g. desktop). Click “Save” again.
5. Once the “Download Complete” window appears, click “Run” button.

 

6. An “Internet Explorer – Security Warning” window will appear. Click “Run”.
7. Now, the actual iTunes installation process will begin.  
8. When the following window appears, click “Next”.
9. After reading the license agreement, select “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click the “Next” button.
10. iTunes will then prompt you with selecting 4 options:

 

It is recommended to have the following settings:

     i. “Install desktop shortcuts” – Keep this checked

     ii. “Use iTunes as the default player for audio files” – Do not check

     iii. “Install Apple software to easily update iTunes and other Apple  software” – Keep this checked

     iv. “Destination Folder” - Do not change this setting.

11. Then, click the “Install” button.  
12. iTunes will go through the install process.
13. Once the iTunes installation is completed, click “Finish”. (If you had the “Open iTunes after the installer exits” selected, then iTunes will open up automatically)
14. After reading the “iTunes Software License Agreement”, click the “Agree” button.

 

15. Please note: The following window may appear:

 

If you wish to use this feature, click “Ok” or if not, click “Cancel”.

 

 

16. Congratulations, you have now completed iTunes installation.  iTunes should now open. Here is what you should see