The iTunes software can fail to launch for many reasons.
Its startup error messages can vary, but the result is the same with iTunes not opening.
Users cant access and utilize iTunes on Windows 11/10 PCs when that software doesnt start.
This is how you could close iTunes processes:
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So, that tool could be useful for troubleshooting the iTunes MS Store app.
Our guide torunning troubleshooters on Windowstells you how to access that troubleshooting tool and others on a Windows PC.
So, thats another potential resolution worth trying.
To do so, right-click iTunes on your Start menu and selectMore>Run as administrator.
Check out this guide about how toalways run programs with admin rightsfor further instructions.
Doing so will launch iTunes with plugins disabled.
Then clickContinueon the safe mode dialog box that appears.
If this works, a plugin is probably crashing iTunes at launch.
Youll need to erase the troublesome plugin to open iTunes without activating safe mode.
Holding theCtrl+Shiftkeys when clicking the iTunes UWP app will bring up a Restrictions window.
These are the steps for running iTunes in compatibility mode:
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Use Windows' Repair Feature to Fix iTunes
Repair options are worth trying when iTunes isnt working.
Our guide torepairing apps and programs in Windowstells you how to repair iTunes using either way.
That troubleshooting option clears the apps data, which is worth trying when iTunes isnt working right.
Our guide toresetting apps on Windows PCsincludes instructions for how to select that option on both platforms.
Turn Off Any Active Third-Party Security Software
Third-party security apps are those that incorporate antivirus shields and firewalls.
Most third-party security apps have context menu options for disabling antivirus shields.
Reinstall iTunes
Reinstalling iTunes is a final troubleshooting method to try if nothing else works.
This troubleshooting method will refresh the apps files and likely resolve installation issues causing iTunes startup errors.
To do so, clickDownload iTunes for Windows 10 from the Microsoft StoreorDownload iTunes 12.10.11on theApple page.
12.10.11 is the last version of the desktop software Apple hasnt updated since 2020.
However, users have confirmed uninstalling iTunes and installing an older version of that software can resolve certain issues.
However, the troubleshooting methods above will likely fix most iTunes launch errors that arise on Windows PCs.
So, give them a try before ditching iTunes.
