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iTunes is Waiting for Windows Update to Install driver
Updating the iPhone driver is a lot easier with a dedicated updater tool
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Updated onSeptember 11, 2024
updated onSeptember 11, 2024
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When you encounter the messageiTunes is waiting for Windows Update to install driver, it can be quite frustrating, especially when you’re eager to sync your iPhone. This issue often stems from outdated software or drivers. So, before anything else, make sure that iTunes and Windows are updated to the latest version. Also, try connecting your iPhone to the PC on a different port or with a different cable.
What do I do if iTunes is Waiting for Windows Update to Install driver?
1. Quickly update the iPhone driver using GetMyDrivers
Using a driver updater tool like GetMyDrivers will fix this problem a lot quicker than with any other methods and it’s free.
2. Reinstall and update the driver manually
Reinstalling the driver ensures that any corrupted files are replaced, resolving issues that prevent iTunes from recognizing your iPhone.
3. Disable third-party conflicting apps
Disabling or removing conflicting applications can prevent them from interfering with iTunes, allowing it to recognize your iPhone.
4. Manually install the iTunes driver
Manually installing the iTunes driver bypasses any automated updates that may have failed, ensuring the driver is correctly installed.
5. Disable Restrictions on iPhone
Disabling restrictions on your iPhone can resolve connectivity issues with iTunes, allowing the software to recognize your device.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue and get back to syncing your iPhone with iTunes. You may also check out guide onhow to download and install iTunes on your PCand our guide onhow to reset the iTunes librarybecause they will offer additional information.
Did you manage to fix the iTunes iTunes waiting for Windows Update to install driver issue? Let us know in the comments below.
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
