I have a windows xp SP3 machine that is giving the error "itunes cannot run because some of its required files are missing please reinstall itunes".

It worked fine one day then failed with this error the next. I tried the repair and a completely fresh install with the same result. I also tried installing an older version (7.0). It installed, but would not connect to the server so I ran the upgrade hoping that it would work. No joy. Back to the error... I haven't been able to find any other things that might fix it. Can anyone help?

I did try to uninstall and reinstall. It messed up my computer. I had to "RESTORE" from the prior days backup. This was not helpful at all. I'm used to losing all my stuff when I connect to iTunes, that's a whole other issue, but now I'm completely banned from any updates to my phone at all. Geeze.......

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Recently had my cd drive jam while using itunes, fixed that, but now itunes wont load, I get a message that: itunes cannot run because some of its required files are missing, please reinstall itunes. I have an HP notebook that came with itunes installed,

Ok, have itunes on my HP notebook, cant reinstall itunes unless I have a mac serial number, and don't know how I get that?

Borbathegeek wrote:
... cant reinstall itunes unless I have a mac serial number, and don't know how I get that?
That's crazy. A serial number is not required.
Are you certain you chose the correct version to download?
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
If you are still having problems, remove and reinstall iTunes and all its components:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7

Cant run itunes on my windows xp,when i install it and try to open itunes,it keeps on saying "itunes cant run because some of its required files are missing. please reinstall itunes... what can i do...

cant run itunes on my windows xp,when i install it and try to open itunes,it keeps on saying "itunes cant run because some of its required files are missing. please reinstall itunes... what can i do...

You should first uninstall iTunes completely.
This is not an easy task!
Read this article on how to remove iTunes completely
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/23959/completely-remove-itunes-and-other-apple-so ftware-from-a-windows-computer/
Then download the latest version of iTunes for your Windows Version and install it.

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I have Windows XP & until recently i-Tunes was working fine.Now when I try to open I get this message "i-Tunes cannot run because some of its required files are missing. Please reinstall i-Tunes. So I did. Midway thru ,installation stops & same message is repeated. So I uninstalled i-Tunes, Downloaded new one,went thru installation process for the same result & same message. Have tried procedure 4 times,resulting in same result each time. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I did try to uninstall and reinstall. It messed up my computer. I had to "RESTORE" from the prior days backup. This was not helpful at all. I'm used to losing all my stuff when I connect to iTunes, that's a whole other issue, but now I'm completely banned from any updates to my phone at all. Geeze.......

I have an older iPod (2005). After years of inactivity I tried to install the cd on my PC. I get the following error message, after several attempts to install: iTunes cannot run because some of its required files are missing. Please re install iTunes.

I have an older iPod (2005). After years of inactivity I tried to install the cd on my PC. I get the following error message, after several attempts to install: iTunes cannot run because some of its required files are missing. Please re install iTunes.

Did you follow the exact instructions in this Apple support document to remove and re-install iTunes and ALL other Apple software on your XP machine?
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
B-rock

TS1717 I tried to open iTunes but a box pops up. In it is written "iTunes cannot run because some of its required files are missing. Please reinstall iTunes." I have done so a number of times but nothing is working. How can I fix this problem?

iTunes will not open because a dialog box pops up with "Itunes cannot run because some of its required files are missing. Please reinstall iTunes.". I have done so a few times to no avail. Any solutions for this problem?

No you will not lose your content reinstalling iTunes.
Do this:
1: Download and run the Registry Cleaner of the free Ccleaner.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download/standard
2: Next follow this Apple document to un-install iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
3: Just for good measure, run Ccleaner again
4: Reinstall iTunes.
5: Come back here and click my "Correct answer" button.

TS2294 iTunes cannot run because some of the required files are missing. Please reinstall iTunes. I have reinstalled several times but the problem persists.

Does anyone have a suggested solution?

No you will not lose your content reinstalling iTunes.
Do this:
1: Download and run the Registry Cleaner of the free Ccleaner.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download/standard
2: Next follow this Apple document to un-install iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
3: Just for good measure, run Ccleaner again
4: Reinstall iTunes.
5: Come back here and click my "Correct answer" button.

Some required files are missing - Windows XP SP3

Hi,
I've got a big problem with the itunes software (latest version) on my girlfriends notebook.
Everytime I want to start itunes I get the message "some required files are missing - please reinstall"
I've reinstalled the software nearly 6-8 times but it still doesn't work.
I've tried older Versions up to itunes 9 but the problem still exists.
Maybe the Communitie can help me.
We need to make an backup of her iphone because I think it will not loger work very well.
So thanks for your help!!!

Hi Guggi2k,
If you are still having issues after a reinstall, you may want to make sure that you are completely removing all the iTunes files before reinstalling. You may find the following article helpful:
Apple Support: Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925
Regards,
- Brenden

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Windows XP

Meanwhile, I tried someone's suggestion to delete ITunes and Quicktime and reinstall both; still got the same mesage.

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Although you used the new USB 3.0 port, the actual connection speed is still USB2.0, as the iPod Dock connector, does not have the 10 times faster USB3.0 signal pins, the connection speed is still 480Mbits/s
I assumed that you have tried the other USB 2.0 port to no success..
Can you do the iPod Disk diagnostic as posted earlier by tt2, it wont fix your problem, but helps in troubleshooting.
Have a nice day!

Tried loading the latest version of itunes but the download would not complete. Now when I connect my phone to a usb i get an error stating required files are missing, reinstall itunes. I tried that but the reinstall keeps timing out?

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For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies.
The further information area has direct links to the current and recent builds in case you have problems downloading, need to revert to an older version or want to try the iTunes for Windows (64-bit - for older video cards) release as a workaround for performance issues or compatibility with QuickTime or third party software.
Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there are also links to backup and recovery advice should it be needed.
tt2

I'm getting a message that says itunes cannot run b/c some required files are missing. Please reinstall itunes. I'm scared to, I don't want it to replace my current itunes and lose all my music!

I'm getting a message that says itunes cannot run b/c some required files are missing. Please reinstall itunes. I'm scared to because I don't want to lose my music.

Reinstalling iTunes simply replaces the application. It shouldn't affect your media. You do have backups, right?

HT1473 My itunes will not open at all - I repeatedly get the message"itunes library is corrupted...not installed correctly...please reinstall itunes" I have tried opening all my itunes folders but nothing will even open.

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Let's try a repair install of iTunes first.
Restart the PC. If you're using Vista or 7, now head into your Uninstall a program control panel, select "iTunes" and then click "Repair". If you're using XP, head into your Add or Remove Programs control panel, select "iTunes", click "Change" and then click "Repair".
Can you launch your iTunes now?

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