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If your iOS device is not showing in iTunes for Windows try the following:
If you don't see the device at step 3 above then expand any of these sections that are listed in device manager:
Now disconnect and then reconnect the device. You should hear the telltale sound of Windows device connection and one section should gain a new entry. That should be your device. It may not be labelled correctly at this stage. If you don't hear a noise suspect a damaged cable or fluff in the connection port. It may also help to connect directly to your computer rather than through a USB hub or passthrough port on another device.
The images come from Windows 7. The precise wording and look of the dialog boxes may be slightly different in other versions of Windows but the overall pattern of the steps should be the same. The aim is to explicitly choose which driver file Windows installs rather than letting it rely on one that may have been cached at an earlier point in time.
See also these support resources:
If the above steps have not resolved things see the advice in the Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components section of Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
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Or lastly try rolling back to the last build of iTunes that worked for you. See iTunes installers for download links. If you're rolling back from a version that has made changes to the structure of the iTunes database then you will also need to roll back the library database using the method described in Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash. The tip includes suggestions for reintroducing any recent purchases so at worst you lose a few playcounts and/or recently created playlists.
Windows XP & Windows Vista
If you have a device running iOS 10.2 or later these require iTunes 12.5.4.42 or later, which in turn runs on Windows 7 or better. You will no longer be able to sync, backup, or restore with iTunes 12.1.3.6 however your device can be backed up to iCloud. A subscription to iTunes Match would be a possible workaround for getting new music to your device.
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iOS device not showing in Windows Explorer
It is also worth noting that with iOS 10 and/or iTunes 12.5.1.26 or later it seems you need to unlock your device before connecting to USB for it to appear in Windows Explorer in order to gain access to the camera roll DCIM folder. This may also be required if you want iTunes to launch automatically on connection.
iOS 11
Devices running iOS 11 require iTunes 12.6.3.6 or better.
Lesson 21: Installing Software on Your Mac/en/basic-computer-skills/installing-software-on-your-windows-pc/content/ Installing software on your MacYour computer allows you to do some really amazing things. Digital photo editing, sophisticated computer gaming, video streaming—all of these things are possible because of different types of software. Developers are always creating new software applications, which allow you to do even more with your computer. Installing from a CD-ROMFrom the mid-1990s through the late 2000s, the most common way to get new software was to purchase a CD-ROM. You could then insert the disc, and the computer would walk you through through the installation.Now, almost all software has moved away from this model.
In fact, Apple no longer sells computers that include a CD-ROM drive. Installing software from the WebToday, the most common way to get new software is to download it from the Internet.
Applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop can now be purchased and downloaded right to your computer. You can also install free software this way. For example, if you wanted to install the Google Chrome web browser, you could visit and click the Download button.The installation file will usually be saved to your computer in the.dmg format. Pronounced dot d-m-g, this is the standard extension for installation files on Mac computers. You can follow the steps below to install an application from a.dmg file. Locate and download a.dmg file. Some applications will use the.pkg extension instead of.dmg—in this case, you can simply follow the instructions to install the software.Tips for finding softwareIn our experience, the easiest way to find new software is to search the Web.
For example, if you were looking for a way to edit some personal photos on your computer, you could run a Google search for free photo-editing software. If you're not exactly sure what kind of software you're looking for, try describing the tasks you want to complete. For example, if you wanted a way to create to-do lists and organize your appointments, you might search for something like free calendar organizer software. The Mac App StoreIf you're using macOS, you can download and install software from the Mac App Store. The Mac App Store is meant to simplify the process of locating and installing software from third-party developers—when you find an app, you won't have to do any extra work to install it.
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