Windows 10: iTunes 12 only starts with "run as administrator" ?

This complaint appears on many forums. The two most common solutions are to change running in compatibility mode (when accidentally set to run in Windows 7 mode) or disabling Bluetooth. Neither work for everyone, and disabling BT is a non-starter for many.



Now, here is something really bizarre that I have not seen mentioned. My wife has this problem on her Dell XPS 13. I do not have it on my Panasonic Toughbook CF-SX2. Both of us have Windows 10 with all the latest updates. My version is Pro; hers is Home.



The big difference is that I log on as a User !! I am never prompted for an admin logon and iTunes just runs as expected. My wife logs on as an Admin and she always has to "run iTunes as an admin."



I am assuming I'm in the security-conscious minority who almost always logs on with a User account. Most people stick with the default, which is their main (and probably only) account, which has full admin privileges.

I am guessing that the percentage of tenforums users who work as I do may be higher than general users. I wonder what your experience is with iTunes.

:)

 

Cannot install iTunes

Hello,

What version of Windows are you using?

Did you follow the steps for uninstalling iTunes? If not, do so now.

Right click on Start > Select Control Panel > Uninstall Programs

Uninstall all of these applications

• iTunes Software
• Quicktime
• Apple Software Update
• Apple Mobile Support
• Bonjour (especially Bonjour, the most problematic and most difficult component to remove properly! )
  
• Apple Application Support (iTunes 9 or later)
• iPhone (if you have it loaded)
• and anything else related to iTunes — that’s the tough part where you need to be very careful
  

iTunes should be uninstalled in this process of elimination. Reboot the computer.

To install iTunes, follow these steps.

Step one - download the icloud control panel (do not install yet)

Step two - Run the installer as an administrator by right clicking the installer and running as administrator

Step three - after the install finishes, DO NOT reboot

Step four - run the apple software update program and install iTunes from there.

Step five - Reboot, and enjoy

 

iTunes not opening in Windows10

Hi,



Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I regret the inconvenience caused to you. I appreciate that you have tried a few troubleshooting steps. Let me help you.



In order to understand the issue in a better manner, please share the details.

• 
  What is the make and model of your computer?
  
• 
  Since when did the issue started happening?
  
• 
  Have you made any changes in settings prior to the issue?
  
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  Do you receive any error code or error message on the screen?
  

I would suggest you to install the iTunes as an administrator, right click on iTunes and click on “Run as the Administrator”. Check if that helps.

If the issue persists, run the SFC.

Follow the below steps:

• Open Command Prompt.
• Select “Run as Administrator”.
• Type “sfc /scannow” without quotes and hit Enter.

Now check for the issue.



I hope the issue will be resolved. Please reply with the details and updated status of the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.



Thank you.

 

Itunes not working on Windows 10

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

I would suggest you to install the iTunes as an administrator, right click on iTunes and click on “Run as the Administartor”. Check if that helps.

If the issue persists, run the SFC.

Follow the below steps:

• 
  Open Command Prompt.
  
• 
  Select “Run as Administrator”.
  
• 
  Type “sfc /scannow” without quotes and hit
  Enter.
  

Now check for the issue.

Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.