Error 'The Folder path 'Program Files (x86)' contains an invalid character

I get this error (as it is in the title) when I try to install Itunes. I don't have quicktime or a previous installation of Itunes on my computer. How do I fix it?

yes, itunes will not run without quicktime but when I try to install quicktime it says "the folder path 'program files' contains an invalid character".  have you figured it out yet?

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    How do you get ITunes to actually uninstall or install new versions when it doesn't like the path for some completely unknow reason.  This is on a Windows7 system and by the way a lot of other programs are using this folder without any issues so it is clearly an Apple problem.

    Try the following user tip:
    "not a valid short file name" and "invalid character" install errors

  • The folder path 'iPhone"estore.nib' contains an invalid character.

    I cannot install iTunes and am given the above error message. Can anyone help?

    Hello Varanus,
    Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing when installing iTunes.  I recommend following the steps in the article below when getting an error message trying to install iTunes:
    Issues installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
    Best,
    Sheila M.

  • Error Message:The folder path 'Program Files' contains an invalid character

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    *The folder path 'Program Files' contains an invalid character*
    I have itunes installed on both my HP and on an external hard drive that I use as my backup in case something goes wrong. Neither one opens and I get the same error message on both. I have tried to uninstall iTunes and then reinstall and get the same message so I can't uninstall.
    I'm really frustrated, I need to get to my music for a huge presentation in a few days. Can anyone help?
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    Have you tried working through the steps in the General section of this article?
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926

  • TS3212 I keep getting this error message "The folder path 'Program Files' contains an invalid character.' when upgrading itunes to Itunes 10. I could not uninstall because of the same error message. What needs to done?

    Can not download and install Itunes 10 - Get this message "The folder path 'Program Files' contain an invalid character. I tried to uninstall my old Itune through Control Panel but get the same message. What do I need to do?

    Perhaps try the following user tip with that one:
    "not a valid short file name" and "invalid character" install errors

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    That's normally produced by a damaged iTunes.msi. The basic treatment for it is given in the following user tip:
    ["not a valid short file name" and "invalid character" install errors|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2368028]
    ... but since Microsoft pulled the Windows Installer CleanUp utility from their Downloads Center, things have grown more difficult. 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.
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    (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 load I Tunes or delete it as the download stops and says the folder path "program files"contains an invalid character, what can I do?

    I cannot load or delete I Tunes from my computer. What comes up is- The folder path "program files" contain an invalid character?

    That's normally produced by a damaged iTunes.msi. The basic treatment for it is given in the following user tip:
    ["not a valid short file name" and "invalid character" install errors|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2368028]
    ... but since Microsoft pulled the Windows Installer CleanUp utility from their Downloads Center, things have grown more difficult. 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 start with *step 4* from the user tip, and proceed from there.
    (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.)

  • The folder path "program files" contains an invalid character

    All of a sudden this morning this phrase shows up when I try to open up my itunes. My daughter was over last night and stuck her small playlist in my library. I do not know if this is the cause but now itunes won't open. I do not know what to do. Any suggestions?
    My program files and itune libraries are on a seperate harddrive "h"

    That's normally produced by a damaged iTunes.msi. The basic treatment for it is given in the following user tip:
    ["not a valid short file name" and "invalid character" install errors|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2368028]
    ... but since Microsoft pulled the Windows Installer CleanUp utility from their Downloads Center, things have grown more difficult. 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 start with *step 4* from the user tip, and proceed from there.
    (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.)

  • ITunes fails to install update "folder path program files contains an invalid character"

    I'm trying to get the newest version of itunes, but I keep getting "the folder path program files contains an invalid character." I've seen on here before attempts to use Microsoft fix it and Windows Clean up which I've tried and both haven't helped. I've gone to youtube and tried to delete the appropriate folders under the registry edit. Nothing seems to work. I need the new itunes to update my iphone because of the recent hardware crash via the new update.

    At what stage in the process does this occur?
    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 the page in case one of them applies.
    The further information area has direct links to the current and recent builds in case you have problems downloading, need to revert to an older version or want to try the iTunes for Windows (64-bit - for older video cards) release as a workaround for installation or performance issues, or compatibility with QuickTime or third party software.
    Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there are also links to backup and recovery advice should it be needed.
    tt2

  • Itunes was working fine. Tries to install latest upgrade and get error message about an invalid character in the path "Program Files (x86)". PC, Win7, nothing else appears to be having same issue.

    Itunes was working fine. Tried to install latest upgrade and get error message about an invalid character in the path "Program Files (x86)". PC, Win7, nothing else appears to be having same issue. Program still works, simply cannor upgrade.

    Thanks b noir,
    I tried this solution without success. After FixIt ran and didn't find a problem, either in looking for issues with "software upgrade" or "iTunes" it kindly offered to help me uninstall iTunes. I had thought of this as a possibilty but it seems to me that if you do that you lose a lot of "non-native-to-Apple" information you might have entered. I did this once and recovery was painfull. Is there a way to uninstall iTunes without losing all of that sort of thing? Any help would be appreciated.

  • TS1538 I do not have the Driver folder in this folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support like it says I should and myApple Iphone appears in Portable Devices. I tried uninstalling the driver and reinstalling it.

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    Sorry I missed your post. Anyone else with the same issue should find useful resources at Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
    tt2

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    Why does the folder "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Elements" open automatically when I start my PC? How do I adjust settings to stop this from happening?

    Hi,
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    Sorry, one of us is not managing to be clear enough.
    Does the message read The Folder Path "File Name on my external drive" contains an invalid character or perhaps The Folder Path "<some path name here>" contains an invalid character?
    If so, then the problem might be just what it says it is with the path name in question... Either way if you list the path given in the error message in a reply to this thread it might provide a clue for anyone tying to help with the problem.
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  • How to configure the zxp so that it will place the related files for the panel in specific folder other than the usual 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files \Adobe\CEPServiceManager4\extensions\' folder ?

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