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How To Install iTunes on a Mac

By Sam Costello, About.com

Apple does not include iTunes on a CD with iPods any more. Instead, it offers it as a download from its website. Here's how to find and install iTunes, which you need to do before you can sync your iPod.

Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 Minutes

Here's How:

  1. Go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ to download the correct version of iTunes for your computer.

    On this page, choose your operating system, decide if you want to receive email newsletters from Apple, and enter your email address to begin the download.

  2. Once iTunes has downloaded, find the download file, double click it and follow the on-screen directions. This will install iTunes for you.

  3. Once the program is installed, you can create an iTunes Store account, if you like (learn how)

  4. Now start importing the CDs you want in your iTunes library and on your iPod (learn more).

  5. Once you’re ready, you can connect your iPod and perform your first sync. This will move all the songs in iTunes onto your iPod. (Learn more about using your iPod.)

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