Fix for iTunes 11.4 crashing on Synch

I upgraded my iPad Air to iOS 8 and iTunes to 11.4.x.  During the synching of apps, iTunes crashed.  After some research, I found that the issue is related to the iOS 8 with iTunes 11.4.x PLUS:
I back up to a computer not the cloud and the all the files and folders on the computer are redistributed to a network server.
To resolve the synch dysfunction, I uninstalled from my computer iTunes 11.4, Apple Application Support, Software Update, Mobile Device and Bonjour.  I then reboot the computer and installed an older version of iTunes 11.03.0.54 (not so easy to find).  Reboot again.  Connected iPad to computer and iTunes opened and synched without issue.
Previously, I had uninstalled iTunes and the associated applications from my computer and then reinstalled 11.4.x without success.  The bug has to do with the combination of IOS 8, iTunes 11.4.x and the storage of iTunes files on a drive other than a local drive.

Hello ofsoykan,
Thanks for the question. If I understand correctly, iTunes in Windows crashes unexpectedly. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help you resolve or isolate the issue.
iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8: Fix unexpected quits or launch issues
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Have a great day,
Mario

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