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I can't get past the digital signature when trying to download itunes. How do I override the digital signature?

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A short expert checklist based on the thread: already removed the old iTunes and suggested a third‑party mirror. The "digital signature" stop usually means Windows will not trust a driver or installer binary. Common, safe fixes are to confirm the OS and service pack, get a clean official installer, remove leftover Apple components, and only relax signature checks temporarily if absolutely necessary.

  1. Verify OS: right‑click My Computer -> Properties to see 32‑bit vs 64‑bit and Service Pack level.
  2. Reget the full iTunes installer from Apple (prefer the standalone/offline package rather than tiny web stubs).
  3. Uninstall all Apple components (iTunes, Apple Mobile Device Support, Apple Application Support, Apple Software Update, Bonjour, QuickTime), reboot, then try a fresh install.
  4. Make sure system date/time is correct and that Windows Updates (root certificates) are applied.
  5. Change driver signing policy in XP: My Computer -> Properties -> Hardware -> Driver Signing -> set to "Ignore" (or "Warn"), reboot, then run the installer.
  6. If on a 64‑bit system where signing is enforced, use the OS documented temporary disable method to install, then re‑enable enforcement.
  7. Temporarily disable antivirus/firewall only while installing if they intercept installers.
  8. If it still fails, capture the exact error text and check Event Viewer and installer logs in %TEMP% for signature verification entries.

Notes and cautions: disabling signature enforcement lowers system security — reenable it after install. Prefer Apple official downloads over third‑party archives; mirrors can help only when official installers are unavailable.

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download itunes

you mean installing Itunes correct

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I went to Apple and they told me to uninstall the old apple itunes version. I did that, and I still can't download the 9.2 version due to the digital signature.

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try getting it from filehippo site ,safe site to download from ,I have been using it for a few yrs now ,its in the audio & video section .
http://www.filehippo.com/

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