Itunes won't open- constantly requires windows to configure it, then reboot

Looking for help. Recently updates my itunes and it won't open. Everytime I open it tells me "windows is configuring software" it then prompts for a reboot. Itunes will not open. I've tried reinstalling itunes and still doesn't work. HELP ME Please

FIXED IT! Go and create a new shortcut to the itunes folder. The new shortcut works. Seems like a programming line was missed in the last update.

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ITunes won't open and a Windows error message pops up

I downloaded iTunes 10.2.2.12 awhile ago. It worked fine the first time. Ever since then, whenever I plug in my ipod, my laptop recognizes and says it's syncing but iTunes won't open. I double click on iTunes and I get an error message from Windows saying that an error has occurred and it needs to close iTunes but it never even opens up. (The message doesn't give any error codes.) I've tried completely uninstalling iTunes and all its components and then reinstalling it but I get the same error message. I have Windows XP 2002 Home Edition SP 3. Please help. Thanks.

Many thanks.
Yes, it is an "iTunes has encountered a problem" error. The ModName: dnssd. dll The ModVer: 2.0.5.0 Offset: 0000246c
With that one, by way of experiment, let's try disabling your Bonjour Service.
In your Start menu, right-click My Computer and select "Manage".
Expand "Services & Applications".
Open "Services". (Perhaps maximise the screen to better see what's going on.)
Right-click the Bonjour Service and select "Properties".
In the General tab, set the Startup type to "Disabled":
... and click OK.
Restart the PC and try launching iTunes again. Does it launch properly this time?

ITunes won't open on my windows laptop, and it doesn't give any error message, help!

iTunes store won't open on my windows laptop, no error message given

Refer to this article to delete SC files:
iTunes for Windows: Doesn't open after upgrading in Windows Vista or Windows 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2363
Then proceed to repair your QuickTime:
Control Panel > Programs n Features > highlight Quicktime, click CHANGE then REPAIR

I just updated itunes to 10.7 version, but now itunes won't open. i have Windows Vista

Hi:
My itunes stopped working when I installed the lates version which is 10.7. Itunes won't even come up now even when I connect my ipod. My ipod is the only device that I use with itunes. I have Windows Vista.
Please help me fix this problem! I AM NOT computer savvy, and I would prefer not to uninstall/re-install itunes and or quicktime. I have read many "solutions" on the internet, and people often say that uninstalling ect doesn't help. I just need the simplest solution because I barely know how to download music! Ha-ha!
Anyway, an answer would be appreciated, and sooner the better because I usually watch important podcasts that I am now missing.
Thank you!
Lindencole

Hi ldhong,
There are a few ideas in this article on how and where to look for missing iTunes media:
iTunes: Finding lost media and downloads
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1408
Hope this helps!
- Ari

ITunes Won't Open on a Windows Machine

Just as some background information:
I first got my iPod for Christmas in 2004. I upgraded my computer to Windows 2000, installed service pack 4, and installed and ran iTunes without incident. After each subsequent upgrade, I've been able to run the program fine, with no problem. However, with the release of iTunes v6, I haven't been able to run the program after a (seemingly) successful upgrade. The problem is that I'll click on it, it will show up in my task manager, but the timer will stop (always at about 00:00:06) and the mem usage will freeze at about 12,000 K, or thereabouts.
I've uninstalled any extraneous programs on my computer. I've uninstalled iTunes completely and redownloaded it, as well as uninstalling iTunes and Quicktime completely and redownloading both. I've tried to run the program with my Norten Internet Security (2005) disabled and even closed the program completely. I've run a check for both viruses and spyware, both of which showed my computer was clean (both my antivirus and antispyware programs are up to date).
I'm suspecting that the culprit is something that can be solved for about 40 bucks -- not enough RAM. Right now, my computer is calculating it at around 320 (in a two slot machine, one card is 256 megs, and the other is a 64 meg card). As specific as I've tried to be, I failed to note the RAM requirements for this current version of iTunes as compared to those of versions past.
In plain terms, is my problem not enough memory? Or could there be some other problem?
Dell Dimension L600r Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, 320 RAM

Just some more information.
I have a Pentium III processor...I want to say around 700 MHz (but I'm sure someone who knows what they are talking about is going to correct that number). In terms of numbers, I meet all of the system requirements provided on the iTunes 6 download page.
I have tried the technique (suggested before on this board) of uninstalling both, reinstalling Quicktime as a standalone player, and then reinstalling iTunes. I did this by the suggested method of saving the installers to my harddrive and installing from there. I still have the same problem.
I don't know what to do, and as i can't afford a new computer, I'd at least like to know why this one isn't able to perform what I want it to do.

ITunes won't open after using Windows Media Center

Today I used Windows Media Center so I could play my music and videos through my X-Box. Now when I try to open iTunes it comes up with the message "The folder itunes is on a locked disk or you do not have write permission for this folder". Nothing has been changed, I did not lock anything, and now the folder automatically reverts itself to Read-Only. Please help

I also tried un and re-installing itunes but it did nothing

My iTunes won't open anymore on Windows 7

Stopped working a few days ago. Everytime I open it, it gets stuck trying to access the store. I've re-installed several times to no avail. Always gets stuck in the same place. Short of wiping the entire hard drive I don't know what else to do. Any ideas?

If you are still having these type of problems after trying the winsock reset and are running any kind of net monitoring software like Bsecure, Net Nanny, AVG Family Safety, Safe Eyes, Covenant Eyes, Norton Online Security etc... I would suggest that you try uninstalling said software and reinstalling iTunes 10.5 to see if that corrects the issue.
You may follow article TS4123 the steps to identify which software in your system is the culprit and uninstall it. Good Luck!
iTunes 10.5 for Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
Last Modified: November 28, 2011
Article: TS4123
Symptoms
You may notice the following symptoms after installing iTunes 10.5 for Windows:
iTunes is slow to respond
Windows is slow to respond
iTunes stops responding when backing up or syncing with an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Some processes installed by iTunes are using up a lot of resources in the Windows Task Manager.
iTunes Store looks empty and white as shown below:
Products Affected
iTunes Store, iTunes 10 for Windows
Resolution
Look for modifications to Windows by:
Running MSINFO32 by choosing either Start > Run, or using the search box to search for
Once it is open, expand Components and then expand Network.
Click Protocol. The first value should look like this:
However, if you find a value that is more like this, it indicates that there's an LSP (Layered Service Provider) monitoring your computer:
"<LSP Info>" is variable and may specifically mention a software suite, or appear to be a meaningless acronym
Scroll through the list on the right and look for any LSPs that have been installed by third-party software. By default, the Windows OS will have 10 values:
MSAFD Tcpip [TCP/IP]
MSAFD Tcpip [UDP/IP]
RSVP UDP Service Provider
RSVP TCP Service Provider
MSAFD NetBIOS [\Device\NetBT_Tcpip...
The value above repeated 5 times with additional variables at the end
Note: If you want to know more about which values from this key are part of Windows, please review Microsoft article 811259.
Once you've identified the third-party LSPs, determine which software placed them there. Here is a partial list of LSPs you might run into and the software that may have placed it there:
Product or Manufacturer
LSP Name
Bigfoot Networks
BfLLR over [MSAFD Tcpip [TCP/IPv6]]
ByteMobile, Inc.
BMI over [MSAFD Tcpip [TCP/IP]]
Covenant Eyes
Covenant Eyes Monitoring over [MSAFD Tcpip [TCP/IP]]
PC Tools / Spyware Doctor
PCTOOLS over [MSAFD Tcpip [TCP/IP]]
SafeEyes
Internet Content Filter over [MSAFD Tcpip [TCP/IP]]
SpeedBit Video Accelerator
SBLSP over [MSAFD Tcpip [TCP/IP]]
VMWare
VMCI sockets DGRAM
Once you've identified the third-party software that installed the LSP, you can remove that software. If the software is your security software, see iTunes: Troubleshooting security software issues for additional information.
Note: If unsure on the origin of your LSP, you may try to locate vendor information to determine which software is responsible for the non-default value here.
Reset the WinSock key
If you are unable to identify the software that installed the LSP, you are unable to remove this software because it performs an important function for you, or you've removed this software and the issue persists, you may wish to reset the WinSock key.
To do so, please do the following in an administrator user:
Windows Vista and Windows 7:
Windows XP:
Enter the following command:
netsh winsock reset
Restart the computer and test the issue.
Note: If the issue returns, third-party software may be reinserting the LSP.

Installed v8 and now itunes won't open

I upgraded to V 8 and now itunes won't open. Saying my audio configuration not right. Anyone know how to fix this?

I always backup and archive any and all versions I've used and downloaded, or at least until I feel safe with the current version.
Setting a backup also lets a system be restored to prior point in time.
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/
Audio playback performance issues -
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93610
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1386
Troubleshooting iTunes
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302856

After an iTunes update failed to install iTunes won't open and I get lthe folloowing error messages. Program can't start because MSVCR80.dll is missing, and iTunes not installed correctly. please reinstall iTunes. Error 7( windows errpr 126)

After an iTunes update failed to install, iTunes won't open and I get the following two windows. Program can't start because MSVCR80.dll is missing from your computer, and iTunes not installed correctly. Please reinstall iTunes. Error 7 (windows error 126) When I reinstall I get the same messages and ITunes won't open.

Click here and follow the instructions.
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Itunes won't open at all in Windows 8

Ever since my computer froze and had to be shut down earlier today itunes won't open at all. When I click nothing happens. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling everything apple related, restarting my computer, moving folders around, etc. and no solution I've found online works. This used to happen on my old laptop (Vista) but restarting would always make it work again.

Hey ashleighd07!
Here is an article that will help you troubleshoot this issue:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1538
Thanks for being a part of the Apple Support Communities!
Cheers,
Braden

I got windows 7 and I downloaded itunes and at first it said it was incompatible but then i got it to work. Now all of a sudden my itunes won't open. It keeps saying it is incompatible. Again??

I got windows 7 and I downloaded itunes and at first it said it was incompatible but then i got it to work. Now all of a sudden my itunes won't open. It keeps saying it is incompatible. Again??

Try the following document, only be sure that none of the boxes in the compatibility mode tab are checked (not just the compatibility mode box itself):
iTunes for Windows: How to turn off Compatibility Mode

ITunes will not open on my Windows 7 computer. I've uninstalled it and reinstalled it, but it still won't open?

iTunes will not open on my Windows 7 computer. I've uninstalled it and reinstalled it, but it still won't open. I'm trying to synch my iPad and iPhone, which I haven't done for awhile, but right now I'm having no luck. I'm sure there is a switch I need to turn on or off, but have no idea where to find it. Can someone help?

In the course of your troubleshooting to date, have you worked through the following document?
iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues

I have Windows 8 and Itunes 11.1.2. When I click on the Itunes desktop shortcut, Itunes won't open. I just the icon go to the taskbar and nothing more. Please help.

I have Windows 8 and Itunes 11.1.2. When I click on the Itunes desktop shortcut, Itunes won't open. I just the icon go to the taskbar and nothing more. Please help.

Delete the shortcut and make a new one. The 'real' application will probably be fine if you launch it from the Start/Programs menu.

I have Windows XP on my dell desktop- I have uninstalled Itunes and reinstalled Itunes 10.2.5 - when the install finished i got the error 7 windows error 126 and the itunes won't open

I have Windows XP on my dell desktop- I have uninstalled Itunes and reinstalled Itunes 10.2.5 - when the install finished i got the error 7 windows error 126 and the itunes won't open

I have uninstalled Itunes and reinstalled Itunes 10.2.5
Doublechecking. Did you just uninstall iTunes, and not the related software and components?
The 7 can be caused by damage to one of the other software components associated with iTunes (most commonly Apple Application Support). If that's what is afoot, a complete uninstall/reinstall may be of some assistance:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7

TS1717 iTunes won't open on Windows 7

iTunes won't open on Windows 7.
Error message says MSVCR80.dll is missing.
Re-installing iTunes over the top didn't work, it couldn't get passsed a mobile devices error. Any thoughts anyone?

Howdy rtih,
It sounds like you are unable to open iTunes after a recent update. I suggest the troubleshooting steps from the article named:
iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows: Unable to install or open
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5376
Check for .dll files
Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes and C:\Program Files\iTunes and look for .dll files.
If you find QTMovie.DLL, or any other .dll files, move them to the desktop.
Reboot your computer.
Note: Depending on your operating system, you may only have one of the listed paths.
Uninstall and reinstall iTunes
Uninstall iTunes and all of its related components.
Reboot your computer. If you can't uninstall a piece of Apple software, try using the Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall Utility.
Re-download and reinstall iTunes 11.1.4.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the best,
Sterling

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