ITunes cannot run because it found a problem with your audio configuration

I started receiving this message today when I tried to synch my iPod. I updated the iTunes software, and still get this message. Defragged, optimized, killed malware, rebooted, and still get this error message. I also went through the steps detailed in the FAQ, "iTunes cannot run because of an unknown error," and this error still occurs.
Thanks for any/all help.

This is usually a Quicktime issue, see this article:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304424

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  • ITunes Cannot Run It Has Detected a Problem With Your Audio Configuration

    Well... I've just come back from christmas with my new green iPod nano (second gen), and I try to use iTunes. It has an "...unknown error (-200)." So I download the new iTunes. NOW it says "iTunes Cannot Because Run It Has Detected a Problem With Your Audio Configuration." I've tryed the support but it doesn't have any WORKING solution. If SOMEONE could PLEASE tell me whats going on, I'd be REALLY greatful.
    I've been trying to figure this out for almost 3 days now and I'm hanging by a string here.
    HP Pavillion   Windows XP   Windows Media Edition

    It is your QuickTime application, actually. What you want to do is go into your Control Panel, and then Add/Remove Programs. Find QuickTime, click on it, and click on Remove, and then follow through the prompts to uninstall QuickTime.
    Then, go here to reinstall it:
    http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html
    Make sure you choose the second option that says QuickTime for Windows (NOT the QuickTime with iTunes).
    Go through the download and install, and whenever it completes, try to launch iTunes.
    CG

  • Itunes cannot run because it detected a problem with your audio config.

    I keep coming up with this message. I feel like I have tried everything. Uninstalling---reinstalling---installing earlier versions---even tried apple's help page regarding this error. Nothing seems to work. Anyone have any ideas?

    I have exactly the same problem. Everytime I try to open itunes it shows the dialog "itunes has detected a problem with your audio config..." and then when it "opens"
    has no background, so it's impossible to do something. I've tried to reinstall itunes and quicktime in different ways like both of them separately and following every instruction in Apple's Web site like article #304424. I've installed prior versions for those programs too and the problem persist, tried to clean up the registry, etc. I don't want to reinstall Windows to solve this issue 'cause it seems to be only way to get rid of this! =( HELP!!!

  • ITunes cannot run because it has detected problem with audio configuration

    Hello! I am currently in a russ with my iTunes. When I try to open it, it gives me the message:
    iTunes cannot run because it has detected a problem with your audio configuration.
    I'm not sure what this means. I haven't changed any settings on my computer since the last time iTunes ran. Is there anyone that can help me? Thank you!

    I am also having the same problem. I have followed the procedures on the link page numerous times. It will work and I think I have fixed the problem and then it the problem starts again. I have uninstalled/reinstalled itunes and quick time, reverted to an earlier version of itunes, etc all to no avail.

  • ITunes cannot run because it detects a problem with Quicktime

    When I click on the help icon I am prompted to uninstill Quicktime. The problem is, Quicktime isn't in the list of installed programs. It is visable if I go to classic view in the control panel page but I can't seem to delete it.
    Any help would be greatly appreciated

    Download the version of Quickime without iTunes:
    http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html
    Now Remove Quicktime using the method for Quicktime in this article (just Quicktime):
    XP
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925
    Vista
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
    Since you do not have Quicktime in your list of installed programs, just delete the Quicktime files it recommends, this appears in the final section: +Verify iTunes and related components are completely uninstalled+
    When you come to your C:\Windows\system32\ folder you can delete any file or folder with Quicktime in the name.
    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)
    Using the clean up utility, remove any reference you find to Quicktime.
    Restart your PC
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  • HT1199 cannot play songs, the following comes up - Itunes has detected a problem with your audio configuration. Audio/Video playback may not operate properly. Can anyone help. Cheers Wade Johnson

    Cannot play songs, the following comes up - Itunes has detected a problem with your audio configuration.
    Audio/Video playback may not operate properly.
    Cheers
    Wade Lawrence

    Hello Wade,
    This is typically indicative of an issue with the installation of QuickTime on your computer. The following article provides steps for reinstalling QuickTime to resolve the issue.
    "iTunes cannot run because it has detected a problem with your audio configuration"
    Resolution
    QuickTime may need to be reinstalled. Follow the steps below to uninstall QuickTime and then download and install QuickTime using the QuickTime standalone Installer.
    On the Start menu, click Control Panel.
    Follow the steps appropriate for your Windows operating system below.
    Windows XP and Windows 2000: Open the Add or Remove Programs control panel and selectQuickTime in the list of currently installed programs.
    Windows Vista and Windows 7: Click Uninstall a program (or if using Windows Vista's Classic View of the Control Panel, click Programs and Features) and select QuickTime in the list of currently installed programs.
    Click the Remove button (or Uninstall for Windows Vista and Windows 7) and follow the prompts to remove QuickTime from your computer.
    Download QuickTime. Note: There are two options for downloading QuickTime, be sure to select the option that does not include iTunes.
    During the download:
    If you choose to run the installer, proceed to the next step.
    If you choose to save the download, double click the QuickTimeInstaller file, then proceed to next step.
    Follow the on-screen instructions to install QuickTime.
    Reopen iTunes.
    iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot run because it detects an issue with QuickTime
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1371
    Cheers,
    Allen

  • Error message after upgrade to iTunes 11: "iTunes has detected a problem with your audio configuration. Audio/Video playback may not operate properly."  At this point my PC running XP loses all audio.

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    This forum is for questions about iTunes U, Apple's service for colleges and universities to post educational material in the iTunes Store. You'll be most likely to get help with this issue if you ask in the general iTunes for Windows forums.
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    When I go to open Itunes, I get a message saying "Itunes has detected a problem with your audio configuration. Audio/Video playback may not work properly. I've tried closing and re-opening Itunes but it still comes up. I've also tried removing quicktime, repairing Itunes and restarting my computer after that. It still says the same thing. I've also tried reinstalling Itunes as well.

    Hi Ganeshpandianm,
    Welcome to the Support Communities!
    The article below may be able to help you with this issue.
    Click on the link to see more details and screenshots. 
    iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot run because it detects an issue with QuickTime
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1371?viewlocale=en_US
    "iTunes cannot run because it has detected a problem with your audio configuration"
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  • After upgrade to iTunes 11 "iTunes has detected a problem with your audio configuration"

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    Something went wrong during the upgrade to iTunes 11.  I have lost audio on my desktop PC running Windows XP.  No sound in iTunes: "iTunes has detected a problem with your audio configuration. Audio/Video playback may not operate properly."  No sound during browser sessions.  The volume control icon disappeared from the system tray in the lower right corner of the screen.
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  • "itunes has detected a problem with your audio configuration"  Now  Itunes doesn't work on my windows 7 machine.  What to do?

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    I have reloaded and repaired ITunes.  I have uninstalled and reinstalled Quicktime.  Nothing works.
    Itunes doesn't work any more on my machine.  Anybody?

    Hey there bogusss,
    I would recommend the troubleshooting steps from this article named:
    iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot run because it detects an issue with QuickTime
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1371
    If this issue occurs with iTunes 7.0.2 - 7.6, customers may instead see this error message:
    "iTunes cannot run because it has detected a problem with your audio configuration"
    If this occurs with iTunes 7.0 or 7.0.1, customers may instead see a -200 error when opening iTunes 7.
    Resolution
    QuickTime may need to be reinstalled. Follow the steps below to uninstall QuickTime and then download and install QuickTime using the QuickTime standalone Installer.
    On the Start menu, click Control Panel.
    Follow the steps appropriate for your Windows operating system below.
    Windows XP and Windows 2000: Open the Add or Remove Programs control panel and selectQuickTime in the list of currently installed programs.
    Windows Vista and Windows 7: Click Uninstall a program (or if using Windows Vista's Classic View of the Control Panel, click Programs and Features) and select QuickTime in the list of currently installed programs.
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    During the download:
    If you choose to run the installer, proceed to the next step.
    If you choose to save the download, double click the QuickTimeInstaller file, then proceed to next step.
    Follow the on-screen instructions to install QuickTime.
    Reopen iTunes.
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
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    I was able to find an article that included the same error message you're experiencing:
    iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot run because it detects an issue with QuickTime
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1371
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    If you choose to save the download, double click the QuickTimeInstaller file, then proceed to next step.
    Follow the on-screen instructions to install QuickTime.
    Reopen iTunes.
    Cheers,
    David

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