Got a locked I-Pod and apple mobile device issue

My 3 yr old locked my I-Pod and now it will not connect to I-tunes because the Apple Mobile device is not started. I can't get into the device to start it and/or even restore it through I-tunes.

Try the suggestions mentioned here: iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
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Problem is I have been unable to uninstall itunes, can't find the installation files .msi.
(1) Download the Windows Installer CleanUp utility installer file (msicuu2.exe) from the following Major Geeks page (use one of the links under the "DOWNLOAD LOCATIONS" thingy on the Major Geeks page):
http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4459
(2) Doubleclick the msicuu2.exe file and follow the prompts to install the Windows Installer CleanUp utility. (If you're on a Windows Vista or Windows 7 system and you get a Code 800A0046 error message when doubleclicking the msicuu2.exe file, try instead right-clicking on the msicuu2.exe file and selecting "Run as administrator".)
(3) In your Start menu click All Programs and then click Windows Install Clean Up. The Windows Installer CleanUp utility window appears, listing software that is currently installed on your computer.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error1

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Ok so there is a BIG problem, 3 weeks ago, itunes was working perfectly, and then i got a problem and i had to delete itunes and i also deleted Apple Mobile Device and bonjour and quicktime, but when i try to reinstall itunes, i can't, it just skips the installation and i tried to download apple mobile device separately but it wont work too, i just want to put music on my ipod touch (PLEASE HELP) Thanks

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Ok so there is a BIG problem, 3 weeks ago, itunes was working perfectly, and then i got a problem and i had to delete itunes and i also deleted Apple Mobile Device and bonjour and quicktime, but when i try to reinstall itunes, i can't, it just skips the installation and i tried to download apple mobile device separately but it wont work too, i just want to put music on my ipod touch (PLEASE HELP) Thanks

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http://support.apple.com/kb/DL927
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It sounds as though using the Microsoft Installer cleanup utility is worth a go.
I will give you a method for removal of iTunes and related programs with clean up, I think you have already done the removal, but just in case you missed anything out.
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Download a fresh copy of iTunes and the stand alone version of Quicktime (the one without iTunes)
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Save the files on your PC.
Download and install Microsoft Installer cleanup utility, there are instructions on the page as well as the download. Note that what you download is the installer not the program – you have to run it to install the program. The installer doesn't give any message to confirm the installation.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301/
(To run the program – All Programs>>Windows Install)
Now use the following method to remove iTunes and its components:
XP
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925
Vista
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
*If you hit a problem with one of the uninstalls don't worry*, carry on with the deleting of files and folders as directed in the method.
When you get to deleting Quicktime files in the system32 folder as advised in the method, you can delete any file or folder with Quicktime in the name.
Restart your PC.
Run the Microsoft Installer Cleanup Utility. (Start > All Programs > Windows Install Clean Up)
Remove any references you find to the programs you removed - strictly speaking you only need to worry about those programs where the uninstall failed.
If you don’t see an entry for one of the programs that did not uninstall, look out for blank entries or numeric entries that look like version numbers e.g. 7.x for Quicktime or 1.x for Bonjour.
restart your PC
Install the stand alone Quicktime and check that it works.
If it does, install iTunes.

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Hi. iTunes does not recognize my iPhone when I connect it to my PC via USB. I found iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows and went through the listed steps to diagnose the problem. The problem seems to be the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver. It is not listed in Device Manager and it does not seem to be installed on my PC. I followed directions for "If the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver is not listed" and I was not able to find anything. In that case there are no further steps that you can take listed on iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes. I then uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes and other software components (http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1923) three times but each time Apple Mobile Device USB Drive was missing. If anyone can advise me I would greatly appreciate it.
iTunes: iTunes 11.1.5 for Windows
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PC: Windows 7

See TS1538: iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows, in particular section 5.
See also Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
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HELP!
I've spent the best part of a weekend trying to uninstall and reinstall iTunes after it wouldn't update automatically and then wouldn't recognise my ipod or iphone.
I followed the instructions as to the order to remove the different iTunes components, though Bonjour still wouldn't uninstall.
I used the Windows Registry Clean Up overnight, have restarted the computer and managed to delete the last Bonjour folder in the Program Files (there are no other folders left to do with iTunes).
When I try to reinstall iTunes, I get the message 'Service Bonjour Service could not be installed. Verify you have sufficient priviledges to install system services.' This also occurs with the Apple Mobile Device.
I end with a 'The installer was interrupted before the requested operations for iTunes could be completed. Your system has not been modified. To complete these operations at a later time, please run the installer again' message.
I have already changed my rights as administrator (I am the sole user of this computer) and turned UAC off, so there is no reason for this!
Are there any files still lurking about which I need to remove and how do I find them?

If I were in your shoes, I'd make another admin account and try installing from there.

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Follow the directions of tt2 in: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5822086

HT201628 Apple Mobile Device Issue

So I have downloaded and reinstalled my iTunes like 140749102 times, all because my iPod won't recognize and so I have been hunting for answers.
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Try removing and reinstal ALL the Apple software by:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
Before you reinstall the Apple software, also remove iCloud vi Control Panel Remove programs. The reinstall the Apple programs
Next try steps 3, 4 and 5 of:
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iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

My ipods stuck in recovery mode. Says error 9 when it tries to restore. I've used many different USB cords, and different computers. I've also downloaded itunes many times. And apple mobile device is installed. Please help me out.

I dont know what to do.

Error 9
This error occurs when the device unexpectedly loses its USB connection with iTunes. This can occur if the device is manually disconnected during the restore process. This issue can be resolved by performing USB troubleshooting, using a different USB dock-connector cable, trying another USB port, restoring on another computer, or by eliminating conflicts from third-party security software.
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