I recently updated iTunes to the app version Windows users are now encouraged to obtain from the Microsoft store, version 12.9.3.3. Message 'The software required for communicating with iPods is not installed.' on a loop My laptop runs the 64-bit version of Windows 10 and all of my system software is up-to-date.

Running in Compatibility mode for Windows 7/8Ĭan someone please help me get this version installed on W10? I read in another thread to start iPod Service in Services during installation, but that gives another error 'The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion' Retry is just an endless loop and Cancel simply cancels the installation. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services.' 'Service 'iPod Service' (iPod Service) failed to start. So the problem is while running the installer, I get this message around half way through: I've successfully had iTunes 9 (9.2.0.61) installed and running on Windows 7 and 8.1 without any problems, but Windows 10 is not having any of it. Any solution to getting iTunes 9 installed would be much appreciated. I know that iTunes 9 WILL work on Windows 10, because I had it installed on a previous Windows machine. The following is copied from a closed thread that I have pasted word-for-word because it explains exactly what I am going through with a laptop that I wish to use for my home media center.

I don't like the interface of later versions. Just done a fresh install of Windows 10 64-bit and I'm having problems trying to install my beloved iTunes 9.

Instal the new version for ipod ANVIL