How to uninstall itunes??????

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I can't seem to uninstall iTunes software from my computer (I think it was
installed when I downloaded and installed Quicktime to view some dumb
video.) I went into Control Panel and then Add or Remove Programs, the
uninstaller seemed to works ok but nothing was uninstalled. I'm running
Windows XP Home Sp2.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Pappy

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Pappy wrote:
> I can't seem to uninstall iTunes software from my computer (I think it was
> installed when I downloaded and installed Quicktime to view some dumb
> video.) I went into Control Panel and then Add or Remove Programs, the
> uninstaller seemed to works ok but nothing was uninstalled. I'm running
> Windows XP Home Sp2.
> Any help greatly appreciated.
> Pappy
>

That is indeed how you get rid of iTunes if you want to. The
uninstaller may be corrupted. Reinstall iTunes and try uninstalling
afterwards to see if that works for you.

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The uninstall utility for a program will remove the registry entries and the
files. To see if the uninstall was performed you can also check the program
files directory to see if the Itunes folder has been removed. The presence
of Itunes in the add/remove programs area corresponds to a registry entry
that may not be removed until you reboot. I would try rebooting the
computer and see if there is a change. If the uninstsall is not working you
should get some kind of error message. In a worst case scenario where you
get problems with an uninstall you can also try installing the program and
uninstalling it again.

Good luck!

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"Pappy" <one4theroad@elrancho.com> wrote in message
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>I can't seem to uninstall iTunes software from my computer (I think it was
>installed when I downloaded and installed Quicktime to view some dumb
>video.) I went into Control Panel and then Add or Remove Programs, the
>uninstaller seemed to works ok but nothing was uninstalled. I'm running
>Windows XP Home Sp2.
> Any help greatly appreciated.
> Pappy
>
>
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Try doing a search on i Tunes. Anything that shows up in the search should
be thrown in the trash can

"MCR" <mark.coleman10@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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> Pappy wrote:
>> I can't seem to uninstall iTunes software from my computer (I think it
>> was installed when I downloaded and installed Quicktime to view some dumb
>> video.) I went into Control Panel and then Add or Remove Programs, the
>> uninstaller seemed to works ok but nothing was uninstalled. I'm running
>> Windows XP Home Sp2.
>> Any help greatly appreciated.
>> Pappy
>>
>
> That is indeed how you get rid of iTunes if you want to. The uninstaller
> may be corrupted. Reinstall iTunes and try uninstalling afterwards to see
> if that works for you.
>
>
> --
> MCR
> MAME(tm) - History In The Making
> Live! Gamertag MCROnline

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>> The uninstall utility for a program will remove the registry entries and
>> the files.

Not always.

Frequently, I will find registry entries and files on the hard disk after
uninstalling an app.

Reply to Anonymous

THE FASTEST AND BEST SOLUTION TO UNINSTALLING ITUNES ---

For a few bucks you might want to bite the bullet and download the Rockbridge eGuide located at this link which includes detailed step by step instructions and uninstall software. You have to remove all aspects of certain apple software like Bonjour and the software does the registry changes. I tried it and it worked perfectly... but you have to follow the instructions to the letter :::--->>

http://blog.rockbridgedesigns.com/?p=84

You can also find it here :

http://store.payloadz.com/go?id=514696

Just be sure to follow the detailed instructions carefully and don't skip any steps...!! This will help you uninstalling itunes.

Message edited by zzb on 10-15-2009 at 04:43:11 PM

Reply to zzb

Please check the date of the original post before replying... a post from 4 years ago isn't likely to be checked by the original poster.

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Reply to Zoron

Hello Guys!!! please don't act on this zzb's advice as this is totally waste of money as well as time I bought this software and wasted my money the is the same person who is selling(or may be getting commission) freeware @ cost of 8.99USD. While this software doesn't work as well.
I tried every possible option including following apple solution

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925

Removing iTunes

Note: iTunes Store purchases or songs imported from CDs are saved in your My Music folder by default and are not deleted by removing iTunes.

1. Quit iTunes.
2. From the Start menu, choose Control Panel.
3. In Control Panel, open Add or Remove Programs.
4. Select iTunes from the list of currently installed programs, then click Remove.
5. When asked if you would like to remove iTunes, select Yes.
6. After the uninstallation is complete, do not restart your computer if you are prompted to.
7. If other program entries were listed for iTunes in Add or Remove Programs, remove those as well.
8. In Add or Remove Programs, remove any iPod Updater applications that are listed in the same fashion as iTunes was removed.

Removing QuickTime

1. Quit QuickTime Player.
2. From the Start menu, choose Control Panel.
3. In Control Panel, open Add or Remove Programs.
4. Select QuickTime from the list of currently installed programs, then click Uninstall.
5. When asked if you would like to remove QuickTime, click Yes.
6. After the uninstallation is complete, do not restart your computer if you are prompted to.
7. If other program entries were listed for QuickTime in Add or Remove Programs, remove those as well.

Removing Apple Software Update

1. Quit Apple Software Update.
2. From the Start menu, choose Control Panel.
3. In Control Panel, open Add or Remove Programs.
4. Select Apple Software Update from the list of currently installed programs, then click Uninstall.
5. When asked if you would like to remove Apple Software Update, click Yes.
6. After the uninstallation is complete, do not restart your computer if you are prompted to.
7. If other program entries were listed for Apple Software Update in Add or Remove Programs, remove those as well.

Removing Apple Mobile Device Support

1. From the Start menu, choose Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, open Add or Remove Programs.
3. Select Apple Mobile Device Services from the list of currently installed programs, then click Uninstall.
4. When asked if you would like to remove Apple Mobile Device Services, click Yes.
5. After the uninstallation is complete, do not restart your computer if you are prompted to.

Notes: Do not manually delete the Mobile Device Support folder located at C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple. Use Add or Remove Programs as described in the steps above.
Removing Apple Application Support (iTunes 9 or later)

1. From the Start menu, choose Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, open Add or Remove Programs.
3. Select Apple Application Support from the list of currently installed programs, then click Uninstall.
4. When asked if you would like to remove Apple Application Support, click Yes.
5. After the uninstallation is complete, do not restart your computer if you are prompted to.

Verify iTunes and related components are completely uninstalled

THE ONLY SOLUTION WHICH I GOT IS TO Re-Install your windows software that's it. iTunes will automatically removed...

Best regards,

Reply to Anonymous

Sorry my mistake I mentioned the wrong nick !!!!! (sorry zzb)

Please don't buy this software who ever sending you the following links he/she is lier

http://blog.rockbridgedesigns.com/?p=84

You can also find it here :

http://store.payloadz.com/details/detail_514696.html

Best regards,

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Anonymous wrote :

Sorry my mistake I mentioned the wrong nick !!!!! (sorry zzb)

Please don't buy this software who ever sending you the following links he/she is lier

http://blog.rockbridgedesigns.com/?p=84

You can also find it here :

http://store.payloadz.com/details/detail_514696.html (<-- this is a broken link my friend! The correct link is in the text below)

Best regards,

The blog article references the 40+ positive comments from the hundreds of people that have used this eGuide. It was not a waste of time for these people at all!!

The proper direct link to the eGuide is http://store.payloadz.com/go?id=514696 if people don't want to visit their blog post. Some people have registry errors that need to be corrected to properly uninstall bonjour and other helper programs. Their eGuide is very helpful for those people and they are very clear about the fact that is will not correct 100% of the issues some people have with iTunes.

IT IS YOUR STEPs 7 and 8 that many people have trouble with. They can't remove those programs using ADD/REMOVE in the Control panel.

Your last comment is a bit radical.... you should not have to REINSTALL YOUR WINDOWS SOFTWARE to make this work.

Also comments like "Please don't buy this software who ever sending you the following links he/she is lier" is a bit extreme. Hundreds of people have used this when in fact they could NOT use ADD/REMOVE to get those helper Apple apps off their PCs! They didn't have to reload windows either !!!

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Message edited by zzb on 10-15-2009 at 04:49:25 PM

Reply to zzb

Case in point... One of many positive responses just received on our site with the posted article. This one just today 9/25/09. Our review of the eGuide from Rockbridge has value for anyone who cannot use their ADD/REMOVE to get those programs off their PC AND don't want to have to reload their entire window application to do it !!

There is a new comment on the post "How To Completely Uninstall and Remove all Traces of iTunes".
http://zardozz.com/zz/2008/04/how- [...] tunes.html

Author: Kim
Comment:
Whoever invented this deserves a freakin' medal. THANK YOU!!!!

See all comments on this post here:
http://zardozz.com/zz/2008/04/how- [...] l#comments

Let's at least accept that there is more than one road to Rome... and that calling people liars without all the facts might be a bit over the top.

Reply to zzb

This scrpt will remove everything that is installed with itunes.

'this will run through the uninstall guids and uninstall any guid that has the desired display name

On Error Resume Next
Const HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE = &H80000002
strComputer = "."
Set WshShell = CreateObject("wscript.Shell" )

Set oReg=GetObject("winmgmts:{impersonationLevel=impersonate}!\\" &_
strComputer & "\root\default:StdRegProv" )

strKeyPath = "SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall"
oReg.EnumKey HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, strKeyPath, arrSubKeys

For Each subkey In arrSubKeys
strDisplayName = WshShell.RegRead ("HKLM\" & strKeyPath & "\" & subkey & "\Contact" )
'ch the strdisplayname in the next line to unisntall desired app
If strDisplayName = "AppleCare Support" Then
WshShell.Run "msiexec.exe /X " & SubKey & " /qn /norestart", 7, True
End If
Next

Reply to IT512

How to uninstall iTunes and then reinstalling iTunes or simply trying to install iTunes is the first place drove me nuts because of registry keys!

The download mentioned by ZZB in this thread saved me hours of aggravation and was worth it IMHO and worked great. Don't believe me check the 40 or more positive responses on the original post over the last year like was mentioned!! Yes year !! That's how long and peculiar this issue has been. ( Here is the link: http://zardozz.com/zz/2008/04/how-to-completely-uninstall-and-remove-all-traces-of-itunes.html )

If you are still having trouble uninstalling and reinstalling itunes after all the suggestions you will want to check out this eManual with removal software...

It can be found here: http://rockbridge.payloadz.com/pro [...] ?Id=514696

Worth taking a look if all else fails or you just want to fix the problem without doing a lot of research and wasting a lot of time fixing your registry area! Unless of course you enjoy messing around in the registry area of your operating system ! :pt1cable:

Message edited by Xeon7 on 10-18-2009 at 07:15:51 PM

Reply to Xeon7

zzb wrote :

The blog article references the 40+ positive comments from the hundreds of people that have used this eGuide. It was not a waste of time for these people at all!!

The proper direct link to the eGuide is http://store.payloadz.com/go?id=514696 if people don't want to visit their blog post. Some people have registry errors that need to be corrected to properly uninstall bonjour and other helper programs. Their eGuide is very helpful for those people and they are very clear about the fact that is will not correct 100% of the issues some people have with iTunes.

IT IS YOUR STEPs 7 and 8 that many people have trouble with. They can't remove those programs using ADD/REMOVE in the Control panel.

Your last comment is a bit radical.... you should not have to REINSTALL YOUR WINDOWS SOFTWARE to make this work.

Also comments like "Please don't buy this software who ever sending you the following links he/she is lier" is a bit extreme. Hundreds of people have used this when in fact they could NOT use ADD/REMOVE to get those helper Apple apps off their PCs! They didn't have to reload windows either !!!

This download was worth every penny just from the saving of time alone. You should NOT have to REINSTALL WINDOWS as ANNONYMOUS indicates to make iTunes work. Bravo ZZB and thanks for the post!!

Reply to Xeon7

How to uninstall iTunes if you have got messages like: Can’t remove “Apple application” contact your service department.

Download Windows Installer Clean Up from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

Read instructions how to uninstall iTunes on http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925

Extract of the text:
Use the Control Panel to uninstall iTunes and related software components in the following order:
1. iTunes
2. QuickTime
3. Apple Software Update
4. Apple Mobile Device Support
5. Bonjour
6. Apple Application Support (iTunes 9 or later)
Those programmes you cannot uninstall because the uninstaller program can’t be found you use Windows installer cleanup to remove.

When you have removed all Apple components as listed above and the remove program in the Control planel does show up any of these programs then your computer is clean.
If you then want to install an upgrade of iTune and quickTime just do it. then you can install the downloaded file iTunes + Quick Time setup.

Reply to Anonymous

It is easy to remove iTunes.
You can run control panel from start.
Remove any unwanted program from there.

Reply to xxnideoo

^^^

I don't think they mean simply removing the iTunes interface, more likely the OP means remove iTunes, associated programs that are obselete without iTunes as well as registry dirt.

As for the program/guide/manual that you pay for; IMO I wouldn't pay for it! I much prefer to troubleshoot a fault, when I get stuck post on a forum to get a point in the right direction until you fix it - FREE! If you're lazy and can't be bothered, pay someone for it! We live in a convenience society, but come on! A few google hits should get you to the end - if you follow advice step by step!

Cheers

Andy

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