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Fix: Antivirus blocking iTunes on Windows 10/11

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Updated onMarch 26, 2024

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Securing yourWindows 10system with a specializedthird-party antivirus solutionis more than recommended, but when these security programs are interfering with the built-in functionality of your personal apps, you must find the best way in which to resolve software conflict.

The goal is to fix the issues caused by the security features without disabling the actual security engine.

In that matter, we can bring into our debate theiTunes example. Apparently, users reported that certainantivirus programsare blocking iTunes, which means that the Apple software is perceived as a potential security breach.

Well, we all know that we can safely use iTunes on ourWindows 10devices, so we are dealing with a Firewall false positive, or with a Firewall misinterpretation.

Antivirusblocking iTunes: what to do first

Anyway, before rushing to conclusions, you need to make sure that iTunes is indeed blocked by yourantivirus, as there might be other problems in the middle of this situation.

Thus, the first thing you should do is to temporarily disable theFirewallprotection (also, you can temporarily turn off the antivirus protection).

Then, initiate a system reboot and run iTunes. If the software is now running without problems it means that it was previously blocked by your security solution; otherwise, you should look for answers somewhere else.

Turn your security protection back on. Afterward, follow the next troubleshooting steps and learn how to add a Firewall exception for iTunes. That’s how you can manage to enable iTunes full functionality while still using yourantivirus software.

Note: the steps from below are explained for the most commonantivirus platformsthat are currently available for theWindows 10system.

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How can I fix antivirus is blocking iTunes?

1. ESET HOME Security Essential

If you notice iTunes missing from that list, then you must verify the temporary IP address blacklist. If the IP address of iTunes was blacklisted, you must allow the communication directly from that list.

Verify the temporary IP address blacklist:

⇒Get ESET HOME Security Essential

2. Avast Free Antivirus

⇒Get Avast Free Antivirus

3. Avira Antivirus

⇒Get Avira Antivirus

4. Bitdefender

⇒Get Bitdefender

5. Kaspersky Standard

⇒Get Kaspersky Standard

6. Norton AntiVirus Plus

⇒Get Norton AntiVirus Plus

7. AVG Antivirus

⇒Get AVG Antivirus

8. Windows Defender

Additionally, allow iTunes access from built-in Firewall:

So, this is how you can add a Firewall rule for iTunes for several antivirus programs that are used on a daily basis on theWindows 10system.

If your device is running on a different security platform try to find similar settings in order to re-enable the iTunes functionality.

If you cannot manage to fix this security malfunction, try to describe your issue in detail in the comments field available below. Based on these details, we will then try to find the perfect troubleshooting solutions for you.

Enjoy and stay close for further tutorials andWindows 10tips and tricks.

Fix: Antivirus blocking iTunes on Windows 10/11#

How can I fix antivirus is blocking iTunes?#

1. ESET HOME Security Essential#

2. Avast Free Antivirus#

3. Avira Antivirus#

4. Bitdefender#

5. Kaspersky Standard#

6. Norton AntiVirus Plus#

7. AVG Antivirus#

8. Windows Defender#