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The error message stating you need typically occurs when you try to install a legacy standalone version of iTunes on a modern Mac running macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. On these newer systems, iTunes has been discontinued and replaced by dedicated apps: Apple Music , Apple TV , and Apple Podcasts . Why You're Seeing This Error

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Here is everything you need to know about downloading and fixing compatibility issues for this specific legacy software.