Cannot install itunes, it says it cannot access administrative tools file

I had itunes installed on an external hard drive, but I want to switch it over to my computer. When I try to run the install file I get the following error: Could not access network location Administrative Tools\.

I'm having the same problem. I've tried everything I can think of. I tried manually uninstalling QuickTime, but it wouldn't let me, something about it couldn't find a .mis file. So, I deleted all the QuickTime files/folders I could find, went through the registry deleting all QuickTime references (no small task, there's multiples of many) and tried again. It still didn't work. I then uninstalled my old version of iTunes and took another trip through the registry. Still nothing says it can't uninstall the old QuickTime, even though, as far as I can tell, there's no longer any QuickTime to uninstall! SOMEBODY HELP!!

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Cannot install itunes, because previous version cannot be removed.

I just removed Itunes (not sure the version) because I kept getting a message that I was unable to burn or copy any cd's and would be required to re-install Itunes. Now I try and download Itunes newest version and I receive a message that says Previous version of Itunes cannot be removed,please contact system administrator. I usually run my Ipod Shuffle and my daughter's Ipod touch. Now, I can't run either of them. Can anyone give me a suggestion that works. I tried removing Itunes and related programs as per Apple's support instructions.

the message says unable to remove and to locate the source of AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi.
Unfortunately, these sorts of msi-related troubles have gotten more complicated to deal with ever since Microsoft pulled the Windows Installer CleanUp utility from their Download Center on June 25. First we have to find a copy of the utility.
Let's try Googling. (Best not to use Bing, I think.) Look for a working download site for at least version 3.0 of the Windows Installer CleanUp utility. After downloading the utility installer file (msicuu2.exe), scan the file for malware, just in case. (I use the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware to do single-file scans for that.)
If the file is clean, to install the utility, doubleclick the msicuu2.exe file you've downloaded.
Now run the utility ("Start > All Programs > Windows Install Clean Up"). In the list of programs that appears in CleanUp, select any *Apple Software Update* entries and click "Remove".
Quit out of CleanUp, restart the PC and try reinstalling iTunes again. Does the install go through properly now?
(If you do find a clean download site for the correct version of CleanUp, please don't tell me where it is. Without wishing to sound paranoid (although I grant it does sound paranoid), there is a non-zero chance that posting links to download locations for the utility here at Discussions leads to that download location being shut down.)

I cannot install itunes unless im signed in as administrator on windows 7, can someone help?

i couldnt click on my itunes link, it did nothing, so i read blogs and most people said i needed to upgrade to the new itunes. So i deleted my other itunes on my computer and download the new version, now it starts installing and half way thru says that i cant go any further unless i am signed in as admin. I dont know how to do that. Can someone tell me on windows 7 how to log in as admin so i can install itunes? Thanks!

now it starts installing and half way thru says that i cant go any further unless i am signed in as admin.
What's the precise text of that message, please? (There's a few different ones I can think of that you might be getting.)

Cannot Install Itunes on Windows XP because an old Quicktime file is on PC

Hi Folks, i have been following these discussions.
Like everyone else, I have been trying to reinstall itunes on Windows XP, by going through all the processes as described . The "block" against a successfull reinstall is having an old Quicktime file still on your PC , and being unable to delete it.
My "QUICKFIX" - the pun is intended is , is to go into Windows task manager, then processes and then delete "qttask.exe" and then restart your PC, and then you should be able to reload itunes .
I hope this helps, it did for me !
I have spent many frustated hours before i found this works.

A good starting point is this article on trouble installing iTunes here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926
Presumably you are downloading iTunes from here:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
If you are running the installer from your browser, try saving it to your desktop and running it from there.

I cannot install itunes because the installer cannot locate the "itunes.msi" file. Any ideas?

While attempting to clean my pc of superfluous software, I inadvertantly deleted files needed by itunes thus necessitating a removal and reinstall of itunes. After downloading the new itunes, the install program fialed and gave the messHow do I solve this isswue?

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4905780?start=0&tstart=0
See if this helps.

App store cannot install iTunes 11.1.4 - but says that it has done so

Bizarre behaviors
1. Cannot install iTunes 11.1.4 - App Store says that the update is available, but it also shows that it HAS been installed 3 times before! Actually it is NOT installed; 11.1.3 is installed.
2. When I clicked "Update" (for the fourth time in the last few weeks) nothing helpful happened, I could not access "About This Mac" and the computer eventually froze.
3. iWork - App Store says updates to the three ".1" versions (e.g. Numbers 3.1) are available, and also that they are installed. Actually they ARE all installed.

turingtest2 wrote:
There is apparently a new installer that should update smoothly. On the other hand you may wish to wait for an update that has a perceived benefit, or at least until you've seen how others get on with it.
Eric W. wrote:
Apple has released a new build of iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows which resolves the install/launch issues some customers encountered after updating. If you are updating from iTunes 11.1.3 follow these steps on how to install the latest version. If you have already attempted to update to iTunes 11.1.4 and are encountering an error, see iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows: Unable to install or open
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I'd mark this as a Solution, but for some reason, I often do not see the option to do that (I posted about that sometime ago, nobody could figure out why -- just another weirdity). Anyway, apparently the new build here has fixed the problem, at least for Windows Vista folks. Thanks to both turingtest2 and Eric W

My laptop had to be reimaged and all software and programs were taken off. I installed itunes again but can't access my library. I get an error message "the folder itunes cannot be found or created and is required. The default location for this folder

I can't access my itunes music on my laptop after having it re-imaged. I installed itunes again but can't access the music folder. I get the following message when I click to open itunes: "The folder itunes cannot be found or created, and is required. The default location for this folder is the Music folder.
I have an iPad2, and iPad mini, and an iPhone5 with a different number of songs on each. I want to sync everything -- should have close to 800 songs. Tried to get support from Apple but would be charged for help.

I have a Windows 7 operating system my computer runs from.

Cannot install itunes 11.1.3 to my windows vista home premium 32-bit. After it finishes the download that it verifies the file I get a message saying "this file cannot be downloaded". What could the problem be??? I uninstalled my itunes and tried again

Cannot install itunes 11.1.3 to my windows vista home premium 32-bit. After it finishes the download that it verifies the file I get a message saying "this file cannot be downloaded". What could the problem be??? I uninstalled my itunes and tried again and keep getting the same message. Please help !

See Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
For downloading issues see the further information area and use a different browser and/or the direct links.
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TS1829 i cannot install itunes .. when i start installing is says "installing apple appliaction support" and it stops there .. What can i Do ?

I cannot install itunes.
I downloaded i tenes and when i started installing it , it says "installing apple application support" and stops there
What can i do ?

For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it, which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down page in case one of them applies.
Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there is backup and recovery advice elsewhere in the user tip.
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I cannot install itunes on my windown 7 laptop. Error says "computer not modified". Please help me with this problem.

I cannot install Itunes and Icloud on my Sony Vaio Laptop - Window 7. Error says " computer/system not modified". Please help me with this problem.

Hello there, jag123059.
The following Knowledge Base article offers up some great steps to follow for resolving issues with installing iTunes:
Issues installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1926
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

I just updated my iphone to iOS 5.1.1, and shortly after it finished installing and i try to use my itunes it says it cannot connect to the store? what shall i do?

i just updated my iphone to iOS 5.1.1, and shortly after it finished installing and i try to use my itunes it says it cannot connect to the store? what shall i do?

There are a number of threads from other people reporting the same iTunes connection issue - it looks like there might be a problem at Apple's end

Cannot install itunes on windows v8.1 64 bit

Cannot install iTunes on Windows v8.1 64 bit.

The old blue iTunes worked fine on my pc, then along came the new red iTunes, which initially refused to install from an auto-update notification, saying it didn't have permission to access one of its own folders (self access to all its other folders was ok).
I then tried a manual download and install as suggested by the auto-update failure dialogue and that was exactly the same - failed at the last hurdle and had to reset itself.
I then tried download and install from iTunes site and this installed without problem, but the application will not open, neither from the desktop icon with user or admin rights, nor from a direct open or run as admin from the iTunes folder .exe file.
I have tried a repair install and an aggressive uninstall to ensure any TSR components are purged followed by a clean install - no difference.
My other pc is no problem and iTunes installed and runs on there fine, so it must be a configuration problem on this pc only.
I disabled my antivirus and malware detection during the install and made an exception for iTunes, to no effect.
When selecting the app I get a blue circle for a few seconds then nothing, no dialogue or notification of problems.
Any suggestions welcomed.

TS3212 I cannot install iTunes 10.6.3 on Windows 7 (64 bit). I redceive the following message - "The installation package could not be opened..." Tried opening in safe mode - no luck. Anybody have a solution?

I cannot install iTunes 10.6.3 on Windows7 (64 bit). I keep getting the following message: "The installation package could not be opened. Verify that the package exists and that you can access it or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows installer program." Anybody have a solution?

I'd first try downloading an installer from the Apple website using a different web browser:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
If you use Firefox instead of IE for the download (or vice versa), do you get a working installer?

I cannot install Itunes 10.1.1 on Windows 7 x64...

Hi all!!
I bought my ipod touch two days ago. But I cannot install iTunes on my pc.
I downloaded Itunes for x64 pc and I ran it as admin. So it starts and it stops ends the installation process and saying me -in italian language- "Si sono verificati errori prima che iTunes potrebbe essere configurato. Il sistema non è stato modificato". In english language it means: "Troubles occurred before iTunes could be set up".
I tried to delete "Temp" folder in appdata/local.
I'm a bit sad...

I'd first try downloading an installer from the Apple website using a different web browser:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
If you use Firefox instead of IE for the download (or vice versa), do you get a working installer?

I cannot install iTunes updates as of today. Does anyone have any idea what changed with iTunes?

The question apparently needs to be typed in twice... good work. Here it is again:
I cannot install iTunes updates as of today. Does anyone have any idea what changed with iTunes?

Is this a distinct issue from the 42404?
If so, are you getting an error message when you try to install iTunes? If so, what does it say? (Precise text, please.)

Cannot install itunes, it says it cannot access administrative tools file

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