Pre-Requisites
An iHomeServer™ for iTunes installation requires the following pre-requisites:
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A computer (PC or server) running one of the following supported version of Windows:
- Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP (32-bit / 64-bit; note Windows XP must have Service Pack 2)
- Windows Server 2003 / 2008, 2012 (32-bit / 64-bit)
- Windows Server 2012 Essentials R2
- Windows Server 2012 Essentials
- Windows Home Server 2011
- Windows Home Server v1
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An installation of a supported version of iTunes -
click here for detailed steps:
- currently iTunes 10.x - 11.1.4 have been tested and are supported
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If installing as iTunes a
Windows Service: An installation of a supported version of QuickTime Player -
click here for detailed steps:
- currently QuickTime 7 is supported; the latest patch release is recommended
- note QuickTime is only required if you are planning to run iHomeServer/iTunes as a Windows Service. Running iHomeServer in desktop mode does not require QuickTime.
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Microsoft .NET 3.5 or .NET 4.0 (with all latest service packs)
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If you are installing iHomeServer for iTunes on a home server, note that it is not necessary to install a sound card in your server. Please see
Playing Your Media for further information on how to play the media on a server.
