I am unable to install iTunes on Windows 7 (Strange issue)

The issue: I previously had iTunes on a windows install, I migrated to a new computer and a new hard drive for the OS. Now when I try to install iTunes it gets
half way through the opening bar where its calculating space then it tells me "The folder path 'Misc Stuff' contains an invalid character"
I've gone through and deleted all previous instances of iTunes, ran an uninstaller that removes regestery entries and left over data. It all comes up clean as if there are no files or entries that use iTunes or anything referencing it.
Yet when i attempt to install its always the above error. I'm at wits end here. I'm normally pretty handy with a computer and this ones got me frustrated as all get out.

I've been unable to research a reason its trying to go to a directory that does not exist. It leaves me with out any way to sinc tunes onto my iPod.

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Unable to install itunes in windows 7 64 bit - hanging

Unable to install itunes in windows 7 64 bit - screen is hanging after first few steps ...
Also i am unable to uninstall Apple update software. Are these both related.
Now how do i get the software installed( itunes installed in windows 7)

Hey gigipramod,
Thanks for the question. I understand you are experiencing issues installing iTunes. The following resource may provide a solution:
Issues installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926
Thanks,
Matt M.

I am unable to install Itunes on Windows 7 as I am getting the message "an error occured during the installation of assembly "Microsoft VC80.CRT Type ="win32" version="8.0.50727.6195",public key token 1fc8b 3b 9a 1e 18e 3b",processorArchitecture="x86".Ple

I am unable to install Itunes on Windows 7 as I am getting the message "an error occured during the installation of assembly "Microsoft VC80.CRT Type ="win32" version="8.0.50727.6195”,public key token 1fc8b 3b 9a 1e 18e 3b”,processorArchitecture=”x86”.Please refer to Help and Support for more information:"HResult 0x800736FD

I found htis other post https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3401328?start=0&tstart=0
I also found this in another post
These ones are typically caused by underlying problems on the PC that also often cause Windows Updates to fail to install. If we can fix the Windows Update trouble, we can usually get the iTunes trouble cleaned up en passant.
Go into your Windows update and try to check for new updates. If updates install, stock up on the ones you're behind on, restarting the PC if requested to do so. After the restart, try installing iTunes again. Does it go through this time for you?
If windows updates fail to install, go into your Update History and doubleclick the failures. What alphanumeric codes appear for you? (For example, 8007000B.)

I am unable to install Itunes on Windows 7 as I am getting the message "an error occured during the installation of assembly "Microsoft VC80.CRT Type ="win32" version="8.0.50727.4053,public key token....."HResult 0X8007054f

I am unable to install Itunes on Windows 7 as I am getting the message "an error occured during the installation of assembly "Microsoft VC80.CRT Type ="win32" version="8.0.50727.4053,public key token....."HResult 0X8007054f

I found htis other post https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3401328?start=0&tstart=0
I also found this in another post
These ones are typically caused by underlying problems on the PC that also often cause Windows Updates to fail to install. If we can fix the Windows Update trouble, we can usually get the iTunes trouble cleaned up en passant.
Go into your Windows update and try to check for new updates. If updates install, stock up on the ones you're behind on, restarting the PC if requested to do so. After the restart, try installing iTunes again. Does it go through this time for you?
If windows updates fail to install, go into your Update History and doubleclick the failures. What alphanumeric codes appear for you? (For example, 8007000B.)

I am unable to install itunes for windows 7

I am unable to install itunes for windows 7.I want to import audio material to my iphon4s from my lap top

rashin wrote:
I am unable to install itunes for windows 7
Why not? Should we guess at the issue or do you plan to provide details so that others can offer suggestions/solutions?

Unable to install ituns on windows 7 64 missing .dll file

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Here is a solution that worked for a user who also had a problem with iTunes Software Support. This thread was for a win32 version, but Maybe this is the problem for both of you?:
IT appears that AppleApplicationSupport.msi, is not opening and installing properly.
Download and SAVE iTunesSetup.exe, where you can find it.
Then:
1. Download and install WinRAR.
2. Right-click the iTunesSetup.exe icon and choose "Open with WinRAR".
3. Once the EXE is opened in WinRAR, double-click AppleApplicationSupport.msi and when the installer window is open choose "Repair".
4. Done! You can now run iTunes normally.
Here is a link to that fairly lengthy thread.. http://discussions.info.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2151777&tstart=-1

Unable to install Itunes in Windows XP

I am unable to Install Itunes oin Windows xp professional SP2, it gives below error: Let me know how to get it installed

OK, there is still not much to go there.
I assume you are using 32 bit XP Pro, iTunes will not install on 64 bit XP but you should get a different error.
Lets try installing the components of iTunes separately.
Download the iTunes installer and save it in your downloads folder.
The files will be either itunessetup.exe or itunes64setup.exe for a 64 bit system.
Open notepad and copy the following 3 lines into it.
md temp
itunes64setup /extract temp
pause
Remove 64 for 32 bit itunes.
Save the file as extract.bat into the same folder that contains the itunes installer.
Open the downloads folder and you should find the extract file that you saved. Double click on it and a black window will open telling you what it is doing. When its finished, press any key to continue.
You should find that a folder called temp has been created containing all the itunes msi files.
Install by double clicking on them in this order:
Apple Application Support
Bonjour
Apple Mobile Device Support
Apple Software Update
iTunes
Make a note of any error messages and which component it relates to.
Also use the Windows Event viewer to see if there are error messages at the time you attempted the installs.
The following article gives information about using the Event Viewer:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427

Unable to install Itunes on Windows 8

Unable to install Itunes on Windows 8.
It states Errors occured during installation. Your system has not been modified, and does not fully down load.
I have tried :-
Uninstall Itunes and then reinstall
Uninstalled Itunes then connect Iphone to computer and tried to source relevant Itunes package.
ininstalled Itunes then tried to install a later version
Even tried an Itunes 64 bit installer then tried to download Itunes.
All the above have been unsucessful. I have a 64 bit operationg system, x64 based processer laptop computer.
I have spoken to the staff at apple store who were all really nice but could not offer any help unless I had an apple computer.
Please help as I have two Iphones and an Ipad which are limited without Itunes.

See Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
If you still have problems installing iTunes download and install 7-Zip (free) and a fresh copy of the current installer from https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ or use these direct links (which will go out of date at some point):
iTunes 11.1.5 for Windows (32-bit) - iTunesSetup.exe (2014-02-25)
iTunes 11.1.5 for Windows (64-bit) - iTunes64Setup.exe (2014-02-25)
Then unpack the installer into its components using 7-Zip and install them individually in alphabetical order (don't try to install SetupAdmin.exe or iCloud.msi). If any of the components still fail to install you may get more useful error messages as to why not.
tt2

I am still unable to install itunes in Windows Vista

I have tried to run Fix it 4 times now after doing other things suggested in the Apple community and I am still unable to install itunes. Do you have any other ideas?
I've been uninstalling/reinstalling and using CCcleaner, sfcscannow and nothing seems to correct error msg 2- corrupt files found/unable to fix. Now what??????
I am using windows Vista. I NEED help!

nothing seems to correct error msg 2
With the Error 2, let's try a standalone Apple Application Support install. It still might not install, but fingers crossed any error messages will give us a better idea of the underlying cause of the issue.
Download and save a copy of the iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64setup.exe) installer file to your hard drive:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Download and install the free trial version of WinRAR:
http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
Right-click the iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64Setup.exe), and select "Extract to iTunesSetup" (or "Extract to iTunes64Setup"). WinRAR will expand the contents of the file into a folder called "iTunesSetup" (or "iTunes64Setup").
Go into the folder and doubleclick the AppleApplicationSupport.msi to do a standalone AAS install.
Does it install properly for you?
If instead you get an error message during the install, let us know what it says. (Precise text, please.)

Have a/c with itunes but unable to install itunes on Windows 7

Though I have an a/c with itunes I am unable to install itunes keep receiving errors when trying to install

Neither Apple nor the iTunes installer cares if you have an a/c (I'm assuming that's the lazy way of typing account) when installing iTunes.
If you want/need help, stop trying to be cute, provide the specific details without the short hand.
Otherwise... search for the errors that are being displayed.
Others are more likely to help if you actually put some effort into asking for help.

TS3212 Unable to instal Itunes in Windows 7 for want of a DLL file / installer error

Can anyone help me in installing the latest itunes. I have downloaded the setup file. When I try to instal, installation fails forwant of a DLL file / error in installer package. What should I do to successfully instal.
I have been using Itunes for so many years. But recently I formatted my laptop and installed the new OS, Windows 7. Previously I was using Windows XP, I did not have problem.
Is there any solution by enabling or disabling any of the service features under administrative tools in the control panel ?

Although you're getting a different error message, try the procedure from the following user tip with that one:
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Unable to install itunes 10.5 after update issue. "windows installer package error"

So when the update for itunes happened, it wiped my ipod, and then my ipod would not work with itunes. So I uninstalled itunes and tried to reinstall it and it gives me that error message. "There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A program required for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support personnel or package vendor." I have tried all the fixes from deleting everything to running command prompts. I think i tried everything.
Method 1: Right click on the setup file and, from the drop down menu, select 'run as administrator'
Method 2: Open command prompt in elevated mode and, then unregistered and re-register Windows Installer.
1. In the Start search box and then type 'cmd', when the command application appears at the top of the start window, right click on it and, from the drop down menu, select 'run as administrator' and type each of these commands in the command prompt and press Enter
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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Command-Prompt-frequently-asked-ques tions
Method 3: Start the Windows Installer service
1. Click Start, type Services.msc and press {ENTER}
2. Double-click Windows Installer
3. Set the Startup type of Windows Installer to Manual
4. Click Start to start the service. Note down the error message if any.
5. Click OK.
If the above mentioned steps don’t resolve the issue, then
follow the steps and check whether you can resolve the issue:
Method 4: Empty your Temp directory and restart
1.       Choose Start > Computer
2.       In Computer, open the "C:" drive.
3.       Open the Users folder.
4.       Double-click the folder titled with your username.
5.       If you see an AppData folder, skip to step 10. If you don't see an AppData folder, proceed to the next step.
6.       Choose Organize > Folder and Search Options.
7.       Click the View tab.
8.       Select the option to "Show hidden files and folders." (In Windows 7 this option will be called "Show hidden files, folders, and drives").
9.       Click OK.
10.    Double-click the AppData folder to open it. If Windows needs your permission to continue click Continue.
11.    Double-click the Local folder to open it.
12.    Right-click on the Temp folder and choose Delete.
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14.    If you are unable to delete the Temp folder, close all programs, especially those in the Notification area ("System Tray") of the Windows Task bar and repeat step 12.
15.    Restart your computer.
Method 5: Removing iTunes
Note: iTunes Store purchases or songs imported from CDs are saved in your My Music folder by default and are not deleted by removing iTunes.
1.       Quit iTunes.
2.       From the Start menu, click Control Panel.
3.       In Control Panel, click Uninstall a program. The Programs and Features Control Panel opens.
Alternately, in Classic Panel of Control Panel, click Programs and Features.
4.       Select iTunes from the list of currently installed programs, then click Uninstall.
5.       When asked if you would like to remove iTunes, click Yes.
6.       After the uninstallation is complete, do not restart your computer if you are prompted to.
7.       If other program entries were listed for iTunes in Programs and Features remove those as well.
8.       In Programs and Features, also remove any iPod Updater applications that are listed in the same fashion as you removed iTunes.
Method 6: You may also try downloading the Windows Installer Cleanup utility and run that to remove the leftover ITunes installer files that may be causing issues with your current installation.
You may refer the following article to download the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301
1. Click on Start > All Programs and then click Windows Install Cleanup; the Windows Installer Clean Up Utility window appears, listing software that is currently installed on your computer.
2. Select iTunes from the list and click Remove. If you have multiple iTunes files, remove all of them.
3. Once you have completed the above steps to Empty your Temp directory, Completely remove iTunes and QuickTime, and Clean up iTunes installer files on the computer, you can install the latest version of iTunes from
To this:
This solution correct my bug.
I had the same error in with the i-tunes installation and i did this and it worked.... This works for any i tunes that fails to install itself on 64 Bit
You have to go into your registry.
Start, run, type in “regedit”.
Next go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
SYSTEM
CurrentControlSet
Services
MSIServer
To the right you’ll see WOW64. Double click on it, or right click on it and click on modify. Change the setting from 1 to 0.
Next, go to the start menu again and type in the search box: “services.msc”.
Look for and find the Windows Installer service.
Double click on it and tell it to stop. Next, tell it to start.
You should now be able to install your programs.
------ By the way I dont have the WOW64 option is not available.
I was able to install quick time just fine. All of the other apple software associated with itunes installed fine but itunes did not. Im not sure if there is a virus that could do this. I didnt delete anything but apple folders.
I have tried other things but i cant remember exactly there were.
When the install process for itunes is running it changes with the error message shows up during install.
Thanks.

I should have posted this earlier, but anyway. I restored my laptop to factory version after backing up any useful data, and the first thing I the laptop was restored was connect to the internet, download and install the latest version of iTunes. And Bingo! It worked.
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Unable to install iTunes for Windows Vista

I recieved an apple ipod touch 32g for christmas and am unable to use it because I can not install iTunes.
I've tried following all the suggestion on other topics with similar problems.
Ive deleted Temp files and tried to install, Uninstalled all apple software from my computer and tried to reinstall. None of these worked.
I've also tried making a new user account and installing it there, and that hasn't worked either.
The error I am receiving is "There is a problem with this Windows Installer Package. A program required for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support personnel or package vendor."
I also received the error when i attempted to uninstall Apple Software Updater when i was troubleshooting. I got a fatal error trying to repair it and then i restarted my computer and it wasn't on my installed programs list anymore.
Any assistance would be appreciated.

I also received the error when i attempted to uninstall Apple Software Updater when i was troubleshooting. I got a fatal error trying to repair it and then i restarted my computer and it wasn't on my installed programs list anymore.
That suggests we've got trouble with the AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi (and related installation configuration information) on your PC.
Unfortunately, these sorts of msi-related troubles have gotten more complicated to deal with ever since Microsoft pulled the Windows Installer CleanUp utility from their Download Center on June 25. 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 run the utility ("Start > All Programs > Windows Install Clean Up"). In the list of programs that appears in CleanUp, select any *Apple Software Update* entries and click "Remove".
Quit out of CleanUp, restart the PC and try reinstalling iTunes again. Does the install go through properly now?
(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.)

Im unable to install itunes on windows 8.1

When i try installing itunes 11.1.4 from this link iTunes64Setup.exe, this is the message i get "This installation package could not be opened. Verify that the package exists and that you can access it" Please help! i use windows 8.1 (64 bit)

The link in your first post is invalid.
At the time of writing the current build of iTunes is 11.2.2(.3). I would recommend you install the current version rather than any older version, unless you are completely unable to get the current version to work, in which case reinstalling the most recent version that worked for you is a viable short term workaround.
See the Further Information area of Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates for download advice and direct links if required.
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Unable to install iTunes on Windows 7 64 Bit

When I try to install iTunes 64 bit on my Windows 7 computer using the latest installer from Apple's website, I get the following error:
*An error occurred during the installation of assembly 'Microsoft.VC80.CRT,version="8.0.50727.4053",type="win32",publicKeyToken="1fc8b 3b9a1e18e3b",processorArchitecture="x86". Please refer to Help and Support for more information. HRESULT: 0x80070002*
The installation finishes, but when I run iTunes it says:
*Apple Application Support was not found.*
*Apple Application Support is required to run iTunes. Please uninstall iTunes, then install iTunes again.*
*Error 2 (Windows error 2)*
I have tried:
* Uninstall all Apple-related software, including Bonjour, Quicktime, and Automatic Updater.
* Clear out temp folder
* Running the install as administrator
* Extracting the .msi files and running them separately
Any ideas?

Here is a solution that worked for a user who also had a problem with iTunes Software Support. This thread was for a win32 version, but Maybe this is the problem for both of you?:
IT appears that AppleApplicationSupport.msi, is not opening and installing properly.
Download and SAVE iTunesSetup.exe, where you can find it.
Then:
1. Download and install WinRAR.
2. Right-click the iTunesSetup.exe icon and choose "Open with WinRAR".
3. Once the EXE is opened in WinRAR, double-click AppleApplicationSupport.msi and when the installer window is open choose "Repair".
4. Done! You can now run iTunes normally.
Here is a link to that fairly lengthy thread.. http://discussions.info.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2151777&tstart=-1

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