How do I revert to iTunes 11.0 or earlier?

iTunes used to work well with my iPad1, iPhone5, and two iPod5's. I would periodically synch them in order to create a backup, or transfer any new apps. Ever since I upgraded to iTunes 11.1.4.62, iTunes will no longer recognize any Apple device. Windows 8.1 recognizes them just fine, I can easily transfer pictures and videos as I always have just by right-clicking on the device in Explorer, and choosing Import Pictures and Videos. When I run iTunes diagnostics, it fails the Device Connectivity tests, and comes up with a red dot telling me I have nothing connected. This happens with all devices. I have tried different cords (I have 3 lightning, and 2 30-pin), but all are the same. Windows no problem, iTunes no dice.
I found an Apple technote (http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363?viewlocale=en_US), however I have followed the suggestions and thus far it remains the same. My local security software has not changed recently, nor do I have any other phones. After playing around with this for a number of days, I am convinced that the latest version of iTunes is at fault. I don't remember this happening with iTunes 11.0, so how do I revert to that version? Or barring that, how do I go back to a version 10.x?
Thanks.

I have tried to restore the individual files of iTunes 11.4 from time machine with no success. On an apple support call they mentioned to do a full system restore from the time machine backup thru the OS X Utilities. Unfortunately for me I hadn't done a recent backup before accidentally updating to iTunes 12.0.1.
If I restore all the individual locations of the iTunes files I either get the spinning pinwheel of death or an error that a required component is not installed.
The answer from apple support was learn to like iTunes 12 otherwise we can't help you.
There are several ways to remove iTunes 12 through certain software or by stoping the background process related to iTunes..
Here is a link to another discussion related to the topic.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6601722

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