Hello! Updating software is not always a good thing. A clear example of this is the new iTunes version, in which the developers Apple for some reason they cut it out App Store. Fully. They took and removed the ability to fully manage games and applications on your iOS device via a computer. The App Store item in iTunes has simply disappeared!

To be honest, I didn’t understand at all this whole “multi-step” from the glorious company from Cupertino. Tim Cook, are you all right there? Are there any other problems or tasks? Why remove something that did not bother anyone and helped many? Like now, for example, They got weird, Apple, oh, they got weird...

Fortunately, there is a way out. Now I’ll tell you how to return the game and application store to iTunes on your PC, let’s go!

So Apple decided that ordinary users iTunes programs are not needed.

But there are other uses for company devices - in business, education and other corporate settings. And this is where installing programs via iTunes can play a very important role - it cannot be removed.

Therefore, a special press release was issued, which states that if you are a business representative, then continue to use iTunes as usual, no one prohibits you :)

Let's use this assumption to add the App Store to iTunes:

1. Open Apple's statement using this link.
2. There we also download iTunes (12.6.3.6) - available for Mac and Windows.
3. If the computer is using .
4. We install.

However, upon startup, you may encounter the message: “The file iTunes Library.itl cannot be read because it was created more than new version iTunes programs."

What to do about it?

• Find iTunes file Library.itl on your computer.
• You can use the search, but just in case, here is the "standard" location path for Windows - C:\Users\Username\My Music\iTunes. And for MAC - Personal > Music > iTunes.
• Delete or move iTunes Library.itl from this folder.

Important! After deleting or moving a file, you will have to create your media library again. This can be a problem if all your music in iTunes has been "sorted" and sorted.

That's it, we connect the iPhone or iPad to the computer and see... that nothing has changed - there is still no App Store in iTunes! Calm down, the main thing is not to panic :)

Now we can safely say that the ability to download a game or application via iTunes has returned. Hooray!

Updated (important note)! One of the readers wrote in the comments that he did everything according to the instructions, but nothing worked. What could be causing this? Only because the “wrong” version of iTunes is being downloaded. Please be careful - the article contains all the necessary links and tips. Thank you very much:)

An increasing number of people around the world prefer to use the iTunes media combine for personal purposes, which allows them to purchase licensed content - videos, software, music videos and e-books. The software for this application was developed by Apple Corporation. Media content is distributed through official online stores iTunes Store and AppStore. Like other manufacturers, Apple has a deep interest in registered users using the media application directly for personal use. For this purpose, a process of authorization and deauthorization was developed, i.e., identifying computers that have ever connected to online stores. After authorization, the computer is linked to the entered account and the user receives the right to download, listen and view media content that was previously downloaded using the iTunes Match program or purchased in online stores.

What is computer authorization in iTunes and why is it needed?

The iTunes authorization process is the licensing of a computer running on Windows environment or Mac to download media content. As a rule, authorization is required to purchase or download free software from the iTunes Store and AppStore online stores. The most popular are videos, music videos, computer games and Various types software.

During the process of obtaining a license, the Apple server binds the computer to a user identifier, called an Apple ID, and only after this process is completed gives access to the media content. A licensed computer is allowed to download and synchronize media content purchased from online stores without any restrictions.

• purchasing content from iTunes online stores;
• downloading videos and music videos via iTunes;
• loading computer games and software from the AppStore;
• synchronization with a computer iPad gadgets, iPhone and iPod Touch.

To prevent the pirated distribution of licensed media content, Apple has introduced a limit on the number of devices under one identifier. There can be no more than five. If you have several installed on your computer operating systems, you must obtain a license in iTunes in each of them.

Rules for authorizing a computer in iTunes

If you are not trying to download any previously purchased media content, then there is no need for authorization. When you make a purchase from the iTunes Store or try to download something from an earlier purchase, the program will ask for your Apple ID and password. The same thing happens when the computer is synchronized with any gadget. After authorization the server Apple Corporation will remember the device and allow all operations to be carried out under a valid Apple ID.

How to log in to your computer

On a computer running MacOS, logging into your account is done in the same way:

The operation is quite simple and does not require any special skills.

Video: how to authorize a computer in iTunes

Checking the number of authorizations performed under one Apple ID

Checking the number of licenses will be needed if you cannot authorize your computer. To do this you need:

What to do if the allowed number of authorizations is exceeded

Once five devices are authorized for one Apple ID, all subsequent devices will be allowed to be linked to the account only after deauthorizing at least one of them.

If you have already registered five computers under one account and there is a real need to license a sixth device, you will have to deauthorize either one of the previously connected gadgets, or all of them at once. If you choose the second option, some devices may need to be reauthorized.

How to properly deauthorize

• when handing over the device for repair or disposal;
• to increase RAM;
• if you need to replace the hard drive or motherboard;
• in case of reinstallation of the operating system.

Deauthorization of one computer

On a Windows computer:

How to deauthorize all computers at once

To remove the registration of all licensed computers at once, you must perform the following steps:

You can use deauthorization of all computers at once no more than once a year. After this operation, each computer will need to be registered again. The deauthorization button becomes available only when more than two licensed devices are used to access the account.

How to correctly deauthorize for the second time in one year

There are situations when one complete cancellation of the license for all computers within a year is not enough.

You can perform a full deauthorization at the end of the year, and by next summer manage to register five devices again under your Apple ID. But wait whole year Until the next opportunity, complete deauthorization is not necessary. Thanks to the functionality built into iTunes, you can completely cancel existing licenses manually.

The second complete cancellation of the license is carried out with the help of Apple technical support. To do this you need:

1. In the main menu bar, click on the “Help” item.
2. Select “Apple Service and Support” from the drop-down menu.

   

   In the drop-down menu, click on the line “Apple Service and Support”

3. The browser marked as the main one will launch on your computer. On the opened page Apple support Click on the iTunes Store icon.

   

   In the window for contacting technical support, select the iTunes Store icon

4. Select a language to contact. We must always remember that the provision of technical support in this case should be American, not Russian. This is a requirement for all users, regardless of country of residence and Apple ID used. At the very bottom of the page, the flag icon of the country that is set by default is displayed. You need to click on it and select the USA as your location manually. The thing is that the email contact icon is only on the US technical support page. On the pages of other countries, contact only by telephone is provided.

   

   Select USA as your location

5. In the window that opens, select the iTunes authorization or de-authorization block.

   

   Select the iTunes authorization or de-authorization block

6. In the window for choosing how to contact Apple support, click on the Email icon.

   

   Select contact method by email

7. Enter the required information using Latin letters:
   
8. Click on the Continue button.

A response from Apple technical support to your email should arrive within 1–2 days.

If the first and last name matches the data of the licensed Apple account ID on the corporation's server, the technical support service will cancel the registration of all computers for your account.

There is no need to respond to a letter received from technical support. It is automatically sent by the robot program after the operation is completed.

Possible problems and ways to solve them

iTunes is a rather controversial product from Apple. The media combiner successfully stores music and videos and provides the right to synchronize with various gadgets, and also provides access to the online iTunes Store. Despite its wide distribution, the application has a number of shortcomings and frequently repeated errors, which the manufacturer has not been able to get rid of. Here are the most typical of them.

The computer is not authorized

If the computer does not authorize, then first you need to remove the license from everyone authorized computers. If for some reason this does not work or you simply do not want to do this, cancel the license only for the working computer and register it again:

After completing this algorithm, the suggestion about the need to authorize the computer for any synchronization with gadgets disappears.

Video: The computer does not authorize in iTunes, solving the problem

iTunes asks for authorization when playing an online store purchase

The iTunes media app may sometimes prompt you to reauthorize when you try to play content purchased from the iTunes Store online. This usually happens due to problems with the user account.

Some problems with the licensing process in iTunes on Windows can be resolved by resetting User Account Control:

iTunes won't launch

If you have QuickTime media player installed on your computer, iTunes may conflict with it and may not launch due to sharing some plugin or codec. In this case, ordinary removal or new installation of the media application is useless. To fix the problem, you need to do the following:

1. Open Explorer or My Computer and follow the path C:\Windows\System32.
2. Find the QuickTime directory in the folder.
3. Completely remove this directory.
4. To restart a computer.

The problem should go away.

No synchronization between iTunes and iPhone

All iPhone owners periodically use the iTunes media combiner. However, there are situations when problems arise when trying to synchronize a gadget with a computer. The main causes of synchronization errors are:

1. The problem is in the connecting cable. You need to test the cable by connecting it to another iPhone. You can also visually inspect the cord, checking for kinks or breaks.
2. The reason is the iPhone itself. The gadget software crashes and accumulates system errors due to improper maintenance. The problem is solved by rebooting the gadget.
   

   It's almost like a car. If preventive maintenance is not carried out regularly, then the gradual wear of parts leads to significant damage.

3. Defective USB interface. You need to try connecting the gadget to another USB port on the motherboard or to another computer.
4. Problems with software applications or errors in the operating system. In this case, restarting the computer may help.

There are many more different problems with the iTunes media application, but this is a topic for a separate article.

Video: Fixing iTunes Sync Issue

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iTunes (or as it is often called by Russian-speaking users tuna) is free program from Apple, available for Mac and PC. It lets you organize and organize media content on your computer, lets you watch videos and listen to music, and lets you manage apps for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod, including purchasing and downloading them from the iTunes Store.

To make purchases various programs for iPhone and iPad, you need to authorize your computer in iTunes. To do this, in turn, you need to have an account in the App Store, iTunes installed on your computer, and a working connection to the Internet.
If you have all this, then we suggest you familiarize yourself with step by step instructions on how to authorize your computer into iTunes.

There is a limit on the number of simultaneously logged in iTunes computers, which is equal to five. Therefore, in order to log in from the sixth computer, you will need to deauthorize on any of the five already authorized ones. In addition, it is useful to perform deauthorization every time you work on someone else's computer. If you leave it in an authorized state, then anyone can use your account to say paid applications and unauthorized use of your funds.

To deauthorize your computer in iTunes, you need to follow these steps:

You can deauthorize in another way. To do this, go to the iTunes Store and left-click on the triangle to the right of your address Email. In the menu that appears, select Sign Out (if you chose Russian localization during registration), or Sign Out (if you registered for English-language data).

Also, once a year, you have the opportunity to deauthorize all computers at once by following these steps:

As you can see, there is nothing complicated about authorizing and deauthorizing your computer in iTunes.

Two weeks ago, I once again changed my second work computer - I bought an ultrabook tablet from a Taiwanese manufacturer. After initial setup I really wanted to relax and listen to something from my iTunes library. No such luck: it turned out that the limit of 5 computers linked to my Apple account had been exhausted. And for some reason I can’t play the music that I bought on the new “workhorse”. It was sad.

This small instructions for those who are faced with the need to deauthorize computers in the iTunes program. What is it, why is it used and is it generally needed, and also what to do when one of the five computers simply cannot be deauthorized - I’ll tell you further.

What are authorization and deauthorization, and why are they needed?

Mandatory educational program to begin with. The authorization and deauthorization system is a mechanism for identifying computers connected to the iTunes Store. Speaking in simple language, authorization of computers “links” them to your account and makes it possible through them to listen, download or delete music previously purchased or uploaded to the “cloud” within iTunes service Match.

The requirement to authorize your computer in the iTunes Store always occurs when you try to download anything from your previous purchases. For example, download the program to iPhone memory via a synchronization cable or simply “fill in” HDD Album I bought a long time ago. All this is allowed only after the device authorization procedure: you enter the password for your account again, and then iTunes “remembers” your PC or Mac and allows you to carry out all possible operations with your Apple ID account. If there are several operating systems on the same computer, authorization will need to be performed for each of them.

Thanks to the efforts of record labels and under the auspices of “fighting music piracy,” Apple is strictly limiting the number of computers on which content purchased from the iTunes Store and App Store can be downloaded. This does not apply to the company’s smartphones, players and tablets, but PCs and Macs are clearly within the given framework. In total, you can authorize up to 5 computers simultaneously.

Once the limit of five computers is reached and there is a need to register sixth, the user is faced with a choice: either deauthorize one of the previous PCs or Macs, or reset the entire list of previously authorized devices. In the second case, each computer will have to be authorized again. But you won’t have to remember when and with which of your friends/acquaintances/colleagues you managed to “leave” your authorization.

How to authorize a computer?

Open iTunes, and then:

• "Shop" -
• on Mac, open the tab "Shop" "Authorize this computer..."

Enter your account password. The computer is authorized.

How to deauthorize a computer if you have access to it?

Open iTunes or reinstall it if you previously deleted it. Sign in to your iTunes Store account, then:

• on Windows, press Alt on your keyboard, select tab from the drop-down menu "Shop" -
• on Mac, open the tab "Shop" V top panel tools and select "Deauthorize this computer..."

Enter your account password. The computer has been deauthorized, and now you can take its “place” with any other.

How to deauthorize all computers at once?

Open iTunes or reinstall it. Select the iTunes Store tab and sign in to your Apple ID. Then select the button with the “mail” of this account on the left top corner. Click on it and enter your password.

In the window that opens, find the item "Computer authorizations" and click on the button "Deauthorize everything". This opportunity can only be used once every 12 months. After this, you will have to manually authorize each of your computers, but you will not need to look for which ones were authorized initially. A good option for those times when you are lost old laptop, sold it or reinstalled the OS from scratch.

How to deauthorize all computers second once a year?

Sometimes one complete deauthorization per year is not enough. This is what happened to me: last time I used this function at the end of spring, and by autumn I managed to again accumulate 5 authorized computers in my main account. This doesn’t mean that I really have to wait a whole year - after all, Apple is not stupid. But the process of another complete deauthorization will have to be carried out manually. Or rather, with the help of Apple technical support.

Visit Apple's support page for iTunes Store issues. Please note that you need technical support USA, and not Russia, regardless of the country of residence and the Apple ID used. Therefore, an image of the US flag should be displayed in the upper left corner of the page. If Russia is automatically selected there, click on the flag and select the USA manually.

Select an item "Account Management". In the dropdown menu you need the option "iTunes authorization or de-authorization". Click on it.

In the menu that opens, select "Email".

Fill out the request form in technical support on English language. In the “First name” and “Last name” fields, enter your first and last name, respectively. In the “Email adress” field, enter your primary email address, and in the “Apple ID” field, be sure to include your Apple ID. Below, click on “Other” and select Russia from the drop-down list. Finally, in the big box at the bottom, write something like:

Hello! I really need to deauthorize all computers that are linked to my account. I already did this not long ago, but now I just can’t access few of them to complete manual deauthorization. Thank you!

Click on Continue and wait for a response from technical support to the email you provided. Typically, these questions receive a response within 24-48 hours.

If all the information you provided is correct, and your first and last name matches those in your Apple ID account, the support service will immediately deauthorize all computers for your Apple ID account. You don’t have to respond to their affirmative letter, but it’s better to still thank them.

Owners of Apple devices have the opportunity to use various services that are designed for purchasing and providing content (applications, music, movies, etc.), and also make it possible to synchronize multiple devices and create backups data stored on them. The main service, which combines information about all actions performed on iPhones and iPads synchronized with it, as well as their backups and settings, is iTunes store(iTunes). We will tell you how to use this service, how to connect it on your computer and register an account.

Why do you need iTunes?

Thanks to this application, you can view the history of purchases made from your devices, as well as purchase new applications and other entertainment content. At iTunes help you can sync all your phones, tablets, laptops and other devices that support it. Also, to avoid permanent loss of information stored on your devices, you can enable automatic creation and updating backups. You can also configure what data will be sent for storage via iTunes. After creating a backup, you will have the opportunity to reset the device’s data and settings to factory defaults, and then restore all necessary information via iTunes.

Registration, authorization, setup and use of iTunes

To start using all the features this application, you need to log into your account or register it. Remember that to enter everything Apple services, identical data received when registering with an Apple ID is used. That is, accounting Apple entry ID and iTunes account are the same thing.

How to install and connect to the service on your computer

1. Download the application from the official Apple website (http://www.apple.com/ru/itunes/download/) and begin the installation process.

   Download the application

2. In the first step you will see a greeting with brief description what can be done through iTunes. Click on the “Next” button and go through standard process installations.

   

3. When you first start, you will be asked to register with iTunes. If you already have a password and login for your Apple ID, then enter them and start using the application. If you don’t have an account yet, click on the “Create Apple ID” button.

   

   Click the “Create Apple ID” button

4. We accept the license agreement.

   

   We accept the agreement

5. Fill out all the required fields and select three questions to which only you can know the answers. Be sure to remember them, as they will be useful when recovering your password or login. You may also be asked to enter code words when making a purchase of a product or any other transaction.

   

   Fill in the required fields

6. In the next step, you will be asked to select a payment method. Click on the one that suits you best and enter the required details.

   

   Choosing a payment method

7. We go to our mail and find a letter from Apple, which talks about registration. Open it and click on the appropriate link to confirm that this mail belongs to you.

   

   Click the “Confirm Now” button

8. You will see the following notification on your screen indicating successful registration. Now you can start using all the features of iTunes.

   

   Notification of successful registration

Data setup

Sync iPhone or iPad with iTunes via Wi-FI and USB cable

Recovering a device and creating a backup copy

Create a music library, install and purchase applications and other content

How to rent a movie

iTunes service gives access to a huge number entertainment content, as well as the ability to synchronize all your devices and create backup copies of data so as not to lose it irretrievably important information. After logging into the application, you will receive Personal Area with your own library, which will store all your purchased application and media files. You can also edit all data about yourself and your devices at any time by going to your account settings.