How to uninstall 6.0.2/reinstall 6.0.1

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For all those frustrated with 6.0.2 and want to reinstall 6.0.1, I found these directions under another discussion board, Apple.com> Support > Discussions > iTunes for Windows > Installing & Upgrading iTunes for Windows
This was posted by Alex123. IF you want the link, please use the following:
http:discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID+330490&start=0
Listed below are the instructions. Please note, under filehippo.com, click on iTunes 6.0.2 and on the next page that appears, you will be able to select an older version of iTunes (6.0.1 or older). Also note that Alex123 does NOT run Norton AntiVirus:
How I fixed iTunes upgrade 6.0.2
Posted: Jan 23, 2006 6:18 AM Reply Email
Hi, I've been having same problems as it seems many of you are. Tried uninstalling/re-installing several times to no avail! Read throught several of the threads on here and came up with the following technique which got iTunes working again on my computer:
1.Backup your music files by transferring C:My Documents/My Music/iTunes & License Backup folders to your desktop or another folder.
2.Uninstall iTunes 6.0.2 AND latest iPod updater (dated January 2006)
3. Restart computer.
4. Find an older version of iTunes (eg.6.0.1, try www.filehippo.com) and download this.
5. Install this version of iTunes
6. Go to http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/standalone.html
and download & install the latest standalone quicktime player (this is different to other versions where iTunes 6.0.2 and Quicktime are bundled together.
7. Restart computer again.
8. Start iTunes... it should work! (fingers crossed!)
9. Remember to move your iTunes library back to the right folder (My music) - you may have to delete the new iTunes folder that the installation will have created that will be empty.
If you use a bit of common sense and follow my tips then you shouldn't have any problems at all, but I take no responsibility for anything bad happening! I have done it with no problems though, and this method is less severe than others I have seen (eg. messing with registry entries which I don't know enough about to try dabbling in :-))
Hope this helps, good luck!
Alex B
Dell Windows XP
Alex123
Posts: 2
From: Portsmouth UK
Registered: Jan 23, 2006
Re: How I fixed iTunes upgrade 6.0.2
Posted: Jan 23, 2006 6:21 AM in response to: Alex123 Reply Email
Oh and I forgot to mention, I'm not running the Norton Antivirus software that has been causing some people trouble. If you are, you may find other posts will help more, such as the Lorraine M post that can be found in nearby topics. But if you aren't running Norton like me, this will hopefully solve your problems.
Dell Windows XP

Answer 1

I am glad everything worked out for you. I don't think it's your PC--I think it is an iTunes issue. I have another post that begins...HELP!!! Ive tried EVERYTHING!!!...So far, over 700 people have viewed it within the last week, so you are not alone. And, my co-worker has an iPod, and refuses to update hes Dell to 6.0.2 because iTunes has had so many problems in the past with the music store. After numerous emails, this is the final one I received a few days ago:
Subj: Re: Connect; Follow-up:
Date: 1/26/2006 2:35:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
From: [email protected]
To:
Sent from the Internet (Details)
Dear Emily,
We take the quality of our products very seriously and are investigating the issue you reported in depth. Rest assured we are doing everything we can to fix the connection issue quickly
We hope that you continue to enjoy purchasing music from the iTunes Music Store.
Sincerely,
The iTunes Music Store team
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/