How to Find Out Which iTunes Version You Are Running

Apple updates its iTunes software program regularly to provide new file security updates, features, stability fixes and support for new devices. You may need to know what version of iTunes you are running to determine if you are vulnerable to a particular security vulnerability or if you have access to a certain feature. The version information for iTunes is easily retrieved from the program's "About" dialog.

Instructions

Windows

1. Open the Start menu and type "itunes" in the search bar. Click "iTunes" from the list of search results.

2. Click "Help" at the upper-right of the iTunes screen.

3. Click "About iTunes." The "About" window displays with text that scrolls on the screen.

4. Press the space bar on your system to freeze the text when the version information is displayed. The version information is the first line of information that scrolls on the screen.

Mac

1. Open your Applications list from the dock or in Finder.

2. Click "iTunes" to launch the iTunes application.

3. Click "iTunes" on the screen's top menu, then click "About iTunes."

4. Press the space bar on your keyboard to freeze the text at the version information display, which is the first line in the dialog.

References

• Apple: iTunes: How to find which version you are using