Additional suggestion for iTunes 11.1.4 re-install
Like a lot of people, I also hit the same wall with update to iTunes 11.1.4. Big props to turingtest 2 and others on the board, who gave great instructions to help folks re-install the new version of iTunes. Many were able to reinstall after following their instructions.
I run Windows XP S.P.3 and followed the given steps to re-install multiple times, but was still not able to get iTunes to run, being given the same error message of the missing file as was given initially. I remembered seeing somewhere on the board about the importance of uninstalling all Apple programs, including Safari and Quick Time when the other Apple programs are uninstalled (iTunes, Apple Software Update, Apple Mobile Device Support, Bonjour and Apple Application Support).
I uninstalled the programs listed in order, including uninstall of Safari and Quick Time, shut down and re-booted the system, downloaded and saved the iTunes install file to my desktop and right-clicked on the file. Windows XP gives an option to "run as", which I left-clicked. I installed the program under my user name. Prior instructions recommended that the program be installed as Administrator, but my user name has been previously set up with administrative privileges, so it was the same thing as using Administrator. The program installed without problems. As an added point, when asked if I wanted to have automatic installs activated on the install screen, I unchecked that option. No thanks, Apple!
Upon re-install, all of my music, movies, books, etc. were in place. All of my devices connect and work as usual on testing. Regarding Safari and Quicktime, I'm sure that I'll get a prompt to re-install them in the near future from Apple. I'm in no hurry!
Hope this helps those who are still struggling with the re-install. It took me 5 days and multiple re-installs (and a lot of time) to get this done, all without the help of the Apple folks. Shame on Apple for putting out buggy software. Bigger shame for not admitting their mistake and stepping up to help. Thanks to all on the boards who stepped up to help their fellow users.
Hey applequilt,
Thanks for the question. I understand that you are experiencing issues with iTunes for Windows. The following resource may provide a solution:
iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows: Unable to install or open
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5376
Thanks,
Matt M.
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You may find the troubleshooting steps in the article below helpful.
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