Is there a way I can get my iphone 5 to work with itunes on a windows vista computer?

Is there a way I can get my iphone 5 to work with itunes on a windows vista computer?

Yes, just go to the Apple website and download iTunes. It works with Windows Vista.

The itunes that I downloaded directly off the cite--newest download says the iPhone 5 needs a newer version of itunes? Has anyone else had this problem? It's so annoying, it won't work with my iPad either.