Apple mobile device failed to start so can't download itunes - help

itunes has run perfectly well on my desktop until this week.  i have had to reinstall and now it comes up with an error message.  I see lots of other folk have the same problem.  how do i work around this?

Try the following user tip:
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates

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    In an attempt to update my iTunes to the latest version, as prompted by a pop-up, the update failed.  I then tried to open iTunes from my desktop but a pop-up displayed that the program wasn't working properly and that I should re-install iTunes.  I removed the program and then attempted to re-install.  Midway through the install, I receive an error message that "Services "Apple Mobile Device" (Apple Mobile Device) failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services.
    I can either Abort, Retry, or Cancel...none of which completes the install.
    Help.

    Chaps and chapesses,
    I too was having the same problem when I tried to update and then unfortunately uninstall and re-install itunes. But, like Nige above me says, you need to uninstall all your Apple software and then re-install itunes.
    Have a look at the response given to this forum post:
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5819470?tstart=0
    I did exactly as the turingtest2 said:
    I removed all of these items in the following order:
    iTunes
    Apple Software Update
    Apple Mobile Device Support
    Bonjour
    Apple Application Support
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  • I got an "Apple mobile Device' failed to start error during installation and itunes won't install.

    For some reason I got an error message trying to update itunes on my Vista PC and for some reason could not run itunes. I uninstalled itunes completely and tried to download a new installation. Near the end of the installation I got this error message. "Service 'Apple Mobile Device' (Apple Mobile Device) failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services." I was given the choices of 'cancel', 'retry', and 'abort'. I tried 'retry' and got the same error again. I tried 'abort' and the installation eventually ended in another error and suggested that I reinstall itunes.  I was in the administrator's account when I attempted all these things.Has anyone had a similar problem or knows how to get the installation completed?? Thanks for any help.

    Hello smittylin,
    The following articles provides steps that can help get iTunes back up and running.
    How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567
    iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows: Unable to install or open
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5376
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  • Service 'Apple Mobile Device' failed to start while trying to install iTunes !!

    My iTunes cannot start lately after Windows 7 upgrade with the following error message:
    APS Daemon.exe - System Error
    The program can't start because MSVCR80.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this program.
    As such, I uninstall iTunes, restart & reload iTunes again.
    But then, the following message comes up during the iTunes installation process:
    [ Service 'Apple Mobile Device' (Apple Mobile Device) failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services ]
    How can I resolve this ??

    Hello there, Steve.
    The following Knowledge Base article addresses the very issue you're describing:
    iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows: Unable to install or open
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5376
    Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
    Cheers,
    Pedro.

  • APPLE MOBILE DEVICE FAILED TO START so I cannot load itunes

    I receive this message during download:
    APPLE MOBILE DEVICE FAILED TO START
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    Solving the iTunes Installation Problems in Windows
    1. Apple has posted their solution here: iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows- Unable to install or open - MSVCR80 issue.
    2. If the Apple article does not fully resolve the problem for you, then try Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates - MSVCR80.

  • I downloaded newest itunes version and it would not install properly and now i can't open it. i have removed and reinstalled several times. i get error 7 (windows error 126) something about apple mobile device failed to start. anybody having this problem.

    i downloaded newest itunes version and it would not install properly and now i can't open itunes. i have removed and reinstalled several times. i get error 7 (windows error 126) something about apple mobile device failed to start. what can i do to fix this problem besides restoring system to an earlier date

    Try the following user tip:
    Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates

  • Hi was told that there was an update for itunes yesterday, when to update and this kept failing, was prompted to uninstall itunes and reinstall this continues to fail message coming up says Apple Mobile device failed to start insufficient  previlieges

    Hi yesterday I was prompted to a update to itunes this I tried to do without success failing a number of times. After this I was prompted to unistall itunes and re install this now continues to fail with a message error something like Apple Mobile Devices Failed to start not enough previlieges. Please help is this a Apple issue Iv'e never had any problems before.

    I had this same problem this morning. When I tried to run ITunes after the failed upgrade I got a "msvcr80.dll is missing" driver error.
    Following the instructions in step 1 of this link:
    http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findbyerrormessage/a/msvcr80-dll-not-found-missing -error.htm
    got the latest version of ITunes up and running for me.
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  • Trying to install itunes on windows 7 pc and get an error message "service apple mobile device failed to start"

    trying to install itunes and getting this message
    "Service Apple Mobile device failed to start"

    See Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
    tt2

  • Itunes updated today and then ceased to function. I have re-installed twice and am stuck at "starting services" "apple mobile device failed to start"

    itunes updated today and then ceased to function. I have re-installed twice and am stuck at "starting services" "apple mobile device failed to start"

    See Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
    tt2

  • Why can not I install iTunes on Win 7 installation appears every time the next sunrise; service, apple mobile device, failed to start verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services  Please help me

    Why can not I install iTunes on Win 7 installation appears every time the next sunrise;
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    The most complete instructions for resolving the issues with the new iTunes is in the user tip: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6562

  • I ran an iTunes update on a PC Win 7 and got "apple mobile device failed to start verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services" ? I deleted iTunes, ran download, and now I can't reinstall. I am logged onto the PC as Administrator.

    I ran iTunes update 11.1.4.62x64 on a PC Win 7 and got "apple mobile device failed to start verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services" and got kicked out of the install process? I deleted iTunes, ran download to reinstall, and now I can't reinstall - same error message. I am logged onto the PC as Administrator. How do I downlaod and install iTunes.

    Try the following user tip:
    Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates

  • I have the same problem, MSVCR80.dll, I uninstalled, but can't "install", get message "Service "Apple Mobile Device" failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient priveges to start services. Nothing works? HELP !!!

    I have the same problem, MSVCR80.dll.  I "uninstalled", but can't "install" , get error message "Service "apple mobile device" failed to start. Verify that you have privleges to start service.  No option works.  HELP !!!! I'm NOT  a computer geek !

    Follow the instructions of tt2 in https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5822086 and note especially to run as admin.

  • HT1926 Trying to re-install iTunes and the message "Apple mobile device failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services." But I don't know what to do? Please can someone help, I'm not the most technologically advanced

    Trying to re-install iTunes and the message "Apple mobile device failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services." But I don't know what to do? Please can someone help, I'm not the most technologically advanced person.

    Go to Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs (Win XP) or Programs and Features (later)
    Remove all of these items in the following order:
    iTunes
    Apple Software Update
    Apple Mobile Device Support (if this won't uninstall move on to the next item)
    Bonjour
    Apple Application Support
    Reboot, download iTunes, then reinstall, either using an account with administrative rights, or right-clicking the downloaded installer and selecting Run as Administrator.
    The uninstall and reinstall process will preserve your iTunes library and settings, but ideally you would back up the library and your other important personal documents and data on a regular basis. See this user tip for a suggested technique.
    Please note:
    Some users may need to follow all the steps in whichever of the following support documents applies to their system. These include some additional manual file and folder deletions not mentioned above.
    HT1925: Removing and Reinstalling iTunes for Windows XP
    HT1923: Removing and reinstalling iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
    tt2

  • I am having trouble with itunes.  I am getting this message: Service Apple Mobile Device failed to start, verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services.  How can I fix this?

    I am getting this message: Service Apple Mobile Device failed to start, verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services.  How can I fix this?

    Hello hurleygirl63,
    Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with iTunes.  I recommend following the steps in the article below:
    How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
    Best,
    Sheila M.

  • HT201413 itunes update failed - can't get past "Apple mobile device failed to start"

    Any help would be appreciated:
    I opened itunes today and got the standard needs-to-update message, so I let it do its thing.  Rather than update like usual, it stopped and said there was an error and it failed to finish (didn't copy that one down).  I tried clicking on the desktop link, but it said there was something missing and I should reinstall it. 
    I went and uninstalled it, then went to the itunes site and downloaded the latest version, and now I'm stuck with this:
    "Service 'Apple Mobile Device' (Apple Mobile Device) failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services."
    Then I have the option to abort, retry, or ignore.  I can't ignore it 'cause it brings me back there, and retry does the same.  Abort just cancels the whole install.
    I looked up "Apple Mobile Device" but the help tips just tell me to stop it and start it again, but it never started.  I tried to start it, but I get this:
    "Windows could not start the Apple Mobile Device service on Local Computer.  Error 1053: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion."
    Where do I go from here?  It has always just...updated.  I have no idea where it's getting this problem from.

    Go to Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs (Win XP) or Programs and Features (Later)
    Remove all of these items in the following order:
    iTunes
    Apple Software Update
    Apple Mobile Device Support
    Bonjour
    Apple Application Support
    Reboot, download iTunes, then reinstall, either using an account with administrative rights, or right-clicking the downloaded installer and selecting Run as Administrator.
    See also HT1925: Removing and Reinstalling iTunes for Windows XP or HT1923: Removing and reinstalling iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
    Should you get the error iTunes.exe - Entry Point Not Found after the above reinstall then copy QTMovieWin.dll from:
    C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support
    and paste into:
    C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes
    The above paths would be for a 64-bit machine. Hopefully the same fix with the " (x86)" omitted would work on 32-bit systems with the same error.
    tt2

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