ITunes does not install properly, 'iPod Service' could not be installed

During an iTunes update to latest version. The update failed, I downloaded manually and reinstalled but it still failed. I remove all apple applications from the PC. redownloaded iTunes and reinstalled again. This time I got the message 'Service 'iPod Service'(iPod Service) could not be installed. etc'.
I am an administrator I can install services.
I am using Windows XP Service Pack 3, using Norton Internet Security as a virus protection and firewall. Norton has been installed for 6 months and iTunes has been updating okay until the current update.

I've got the same problem. What's with Apple? You'd think they could send out an update that works. But, that hasn't happened in years. Tell us what to do, Apple! This is ridiculous!

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My system:
Windows XP Pro with SP2
Current iTunes version: 7.5.0.20
What I did:
Downloaded latest install exe for iTunes (iTunesSetup.exe)
Ran exe from Start / Run
During the install I receive the following message: "Service 'iPodService' (iPod Service) could not be installed. Verify that you have suffient priliges to install system services."
Note: I am the system administrator.
I abort the install and it rolls back. I restart iTunes. At this time a message box pops up stating "Ipod Service. Could not delete service"
In services I go to iPod Services and it is set to 'Disabled' When I try to set the sevice to Automatic or Manual I can not do so and I get the message: "The specified servoce has been marked for deletion."
I restarted my computer and opened iTunes.
When I run diagnostics in iTunes the Diagnostics file is as follows:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Gateway E-4000
iTunes 7.5.0.20
CD Driver 2.0.6.1
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.2
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2008-06-29 09:45:00.
Video Display Information:
NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440
** iPod Connectivity Tests **
iPodService 7.5.0.20 is currently running.
iTunesHelper is currently not running.
Apple Mobile Device 1.14.0.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Intel(r) 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2442
Intel(r) 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2444
Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C2 . Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C4 . Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C7 . Device is working properly.
Intel PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller. Device is working properly.
FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controllers:
OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller. Device is working properly.
Connected Device Information:
J (G:\), iPod nano running firmware version 1.3.1
Serial Number: 7R552929TJT
Bus Speed: 61440
So:
How do I get iTunes Helper to run again?
How do I get the iTunes update to version 7.6 to successfully install?
Thank you for your help.

Before reinstalling everything, I'm curious if you've ever used your System Configuration Utility on your computer? Click Start > Run and type msconfig. Click OK. Is the option for 'selective startup' selected? If so, click the Startup tab and make sure iTunesHelper and qttask are selected, and then click the Services tab and make sure iPodService and AppleMobileDevice are selected.
If that is not the case, I would recommend removing everything and reinstalling.
My recommended technique is as follows:
Go into Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs
Remove these applications:
1. Apple Software Update
2. Apple Mobile Device Support
3. iPod for Windows (this may or may not exist, either way, it's not needed so we can remove it)
4. iTunes
5. QuickTime
Restart the computer
Download & Install the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301/
Launch the Utility: Start > Programs > Windows Install Clean Up
Select any of the above mentioned applications, and click Remove
Restart the computer again
Download & install iTunes again from here: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
CG

ITunes will not update because 'iPod Service' could not be downloaded.

For many months now I have been trying to update my iTunes on my computer yet whenever the update is being downloaded I recieve an error message that tells me to go to the Tools menu and to download it from there. I do this and try to install the software again but whenever iTunes is in the process of being downloaded I get the message "Service 'iPod Service' (iPod Service) could not be installed. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to install system services." But the thing is I am the administrator on this computer and I get this message everytime. To update I have been uninstalling iTunes and reinstalling it. What can I do to fix this?

To update I have been uninstalling iTunes and reinstalling it.
Doublechecking. Have you tried a complete uninstall of both iTunes and all the other related software components and then a reinstall? If not, try the instructions from the following document:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8

Cannot Load iTunes 10.0 Because "iPod service could not be installed".

When I tried to upgrade to iTunes 10.0 I received an error message and was told to uninstall and reinstall iTunes. When I tried to install 10.0 . I got the following error message "Service 'iPod Service' (iPod Service) could not be installed. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to install system services." It then won't let me proceed with the installation. What can I do to install the new version of iTunes?

I have a similar problem when trying to upgrade to iTunes 10. The iPod Services exists but won't start - either automatically or manually. Have uninstalled, deleted, reinstalled following lots of different suggested paths but nothing has resolved it so far. Can no longer synch with iPod or synch photos/video/music with iPad

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While installing itunes...at Status: Stopping Services...a box appears and says: 'ipod service' could not be stopped. Verify that you have suffiecient privileges to stop system services.
What does this mean?

that can happen sometimes if the itunes installer is having a hard time shutting down either itunes or quicktime (or applications using quicktime) prior to the install. so let's try a "download, restart, then install strategy."
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Ipod service could not be installed

Installing update to iTunes on PC and getting error "ipod service could not be installed" and now my ipod shuffle is not being recognized.

steps below worked for me ( windows 7 x86/32bits )
close SysInternals's Process Explorer ( if you have it and it's open )
close all Task Manager(s)
close Windows Services console ( services.msc )
close all command prompts ( cmd.exe )
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close all command prompts ( cmd.exe )
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Error 1921 Ipod Service could not be stopped

I am trying to install Itunes 7.6 + Quicktime. On the download status screen it says Status: Stopping Service. The green activity bar stops and after awhile an error message pops up that says - Error 1921. Ipod Service could not be stopped. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to stop system services. It says retry and cancel. Pushing retry only results in the same error. I don't know what this means.

That can happen sometimes if the iTunes installer is having a hard time shutting down either iTunes or QuickTime (or applications using QuickTime) prior to the install. So let's try a "download, restart, then install” strategy.
Leave any iPod unplugged.
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Latest iTunes Installer
Shut down running applications and restart the PC.
Do not open any other applications prior to attempting the iTunes install. Switch off antivirus and antispyware applications prior to the install.
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Does the install go through properly this time?

Ipod service could not be found

ipod service could not be found

Are you saying that an error message says that the Apple Mobile Device Mobile Service is not started when you connect the iPod to your computer? If that is the case see:
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows
Otherwise more clearly describe the problem together with the exact wording of any error messages.

ITunes error message (-50) The iPod "[name]" could not be synced...

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Itunes pulls up error stating that ipod service could not be stoped

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FYI - I'm having the same problem. At first, I loaded iTunes successfully, but got a generic pop-up windows error message "iTunes has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."
I tried the "repair" option from the website and thats were I got the ipod services message.
I noticed my Windows XP was service pack 1 so I loaded Service Pack 2... then I reloaded iTunes and still get the same generic error message.
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Issue when installing SQL Server Express 2012 - "The requested control is not valid for this service" + "Could not find the database engine startup handle"

Good morning,
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MS SQL Server 2008 not getting installed properly - MOF compiler could not connect with the WMI server

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http://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/details/356258/the-mof-compiler-could-not-connect-with-the-wmi-server#
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Please mark this reply as the answer or vote as helpful, as appropriate, to make it useful for other readers

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Verify that you have sufficient privileges to stop system services." Does anyone know what that means?
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When does this error message appear to you? (i.e., what were you doing that caused it to occur?)
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-Kylene

Trouble Downloading ITunes 8 - "Bonjour service could not be installed..."

Hello, I have read through the post and I haven't seen anyone else with this particular problem. I just bought an Itouch and when I went to install version 8 of itunes (i have v7 on my computer which has windows xp, already from my previous ipod)an error message comes up saying "service 'bonjour service'(Bonjour Service) could not be installed. Verify you have sufficient privileges to install system services. I am the administrator as well. Can anyone help?

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EventID: 1013
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<Provider Name="MsiInstaller" />
<EventID Qualifiers="0">1013</EventID>
<Level>2</Level>
<Task>0</Task>
<Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
<TimeCreated SystemTime="2010-12-27T14:17:51.000Z" />
<EventRecordID>30032</EventRecordID>
<Channel>Application</Channel>
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<Data>(NULL)</Data>
<Data>(NULL)</Data>
<Data>(NULL)</Data>
<Data>(NULL)</Data>
<Data />
<Data />
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I am getting the message "The windows installer Service could not be accessed when trying to install Itunes on my new computer, any help would be appreciated.

I am getting the message "The windows installer Service could not be accessed when trying to install Itunes on my new computer, any help would be appreciated.

Hey there Frank0619,
If you have not been able to install iTunes because the Windows Installer service is not available, I would recommend the troubleshooting in the following troubleshooting to help.
Issues installing iTunes for Windows
These in particular:
Make sure you have an administrator account.
To install iTunes, you'll need to log in to your computer with an administrator password. If you're not sure if you have an administrator account, read Windows 7: How do I log on as an administrator? You could also refer to your computer's help system, contact your IT department, or visit support.microsoft.com for assistance.
Install the latest Microsoft Windows updates.
To download the latest updates, visit the Microsoft Windows Update website. iTunes for Windows requires Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 with the latest Service Pack installed. If you can’t install the updates, refer to your computer's help system, contact your IT department, or visit support.microsoft.com for assistance.
Download the latest version of iTunes.
The latest version of iTunes can be downloaded at http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/.
Disable conflicting software.
Some Windows background processes can cause issues for other programs and processes. These conflicts can prevent applications, such as iTunes, from installing. Disable conflicting processes by starting your computer using MSConfig:
Using Msconfig to troubleshoot conflicts in Windows XP
Using Msconfig to troubleshoot conflicts in Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8
Some security software made by other companies can't be disabled using MSConfig. If you've installed security software and you're having issues installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows, you might need to disable or uninstall security software to resolve installation issues.
Restart your computer.
Install iTunes.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the best,
Sterling

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