ITunesminiplayer.Resources is not a valid file name

I cannot install iTunes 8 because I continued to get this 'miniplayer" error message. I also tried removing the iTunes software that did take hold, but becuase of that file iTunesminiplayer.Resources, I cannot remove the program to install an older version. Any ideas before I sell my iPod on eBay because it's useless to me thanks to iTunes Version 8??????
I have already gone through the following lists of fixes that I found online:
Windows XP updates
iPod software updates (why that was reccomended I have no idea)
Re-installing iTunes (did this three times)

See if the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility will get rid of itunes.
Then try the install again.

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'iTunesMiniplayer.Resources' is not a valid short file name

-deep inhale-
up until about a month ago i'd used my ipod as a hard drive so i could have iTunes wherever i went. i installed it using my brother's PoS computer (i dunno the specs but it's running windows XP)and it was assigned to drive (F:)
as soon as i got my netbook i saw no need to keep the program installed on the ipod so i deleted it. now he has an ipod and wants to eliminate cds from his life, but there's one problem: the computer still says itunes is installed at (F:) and will not uninstall or repair. about 4 minutes into the 'installation', an error window pops up saying "'iTunesMiniplayer.Resources' is not a valid short file name."
six attempts later the installer pops up and asks where to install. as i go to change the location from (E:) another error window tells me that "'(E:)' is not a valid destination. Please choose a new destination." Clicking ok causes the installer to finish and it too warns me of a 'fatal error during installation' and to try again later. i've been stuck at this point for half an hour.
how do i avoid buying an external disk drive for my netbook to upload his music onto his ipod?

See if the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility will get rid of itunes.
Then try the install again.

""iTunesMiniPlayer.Resources" is not a valid short file name" error

I was having problems launching iTunes from my desktop shortcut (from a Western Digital external drive). For some unidentified reason, my computer now recognizes this drive as G: instead of F:. To fix the shortcut, I opened up iTunes directly from the drive. I got an iTunes Setup Assistant message that says "Warning! iTunes was not properly installed. If you want iTunes to be able to retrieve CD information from the Internet, you need to reinstall iTunes. When I tried to uninstall iTunes using "Programs and Features" I get an error message, saying ""iTunesMiniPlayer.Resources" is not a valid short file name". To see if the problem was with the drive, I disconnected it and tried to download iTunes (from Apple.com) to my C: drive. (Local Disk). The same error occurred. Any ideas as to why this is happening and how to fix it?

+For some unidentified reason, my computer now recognizes this drive as G: instead of F:.+
Windows has a nasty habit of reassigning drive letters on you when different USB devices are plugged in. The easiest thing might be to assign F: to your exHD permanently. Restart your PC afterwards and try itunes again.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307844

ITunes No Longer Runs--iTunes Helper Resources Not a Valid File Name

I made a dumb mistake (I think) and tried to install iTunes onto an SD card. At first, my computer would only let me open iTunes if the SD card was installed. I tried to reinstall to the C drive, but keep getting the "I Tunes Helper Resources not a Valid File Name" message. At this point I want to uninstall everything and start over, but I'm afraid I'll lose my music. I still have all the files but, of course, none will open since I don't have a properly installed iTunes anymore. Would appreciate any assistance in uninstalling, reinstalling and saving my current music files.

Here's what I decided to do. Fortunately, all the files were still available, so I simply backed them up from my iTunes Music Library onto a 32 GB flash drive then transferred the new stuff onto an older computer in my office with an older version of iTunes. I had to do this in several shifts since I have more than 32GB of music. Everything that transferred plays well. Next I'll try to wipe iTunes completely off the new computer, reinstall an older version of iTunes and then reload all the files onto the new computer. What a PITA!

C#: 'Not a Valid File Name' error when I know the name and link are correct.

I'm receiving "Not a valid file name" when I know I have used this link before and the filename is spelled correctly. I'm not sure if I should be looking at something else. This is my connection code. It fails on "conn.Open()".
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A database must be locally available via the filesystem, e.g. an UNC path would do it also.

Error Message 'iTunesMiniPlayer.Resources' is not a valid Short File Name

Has anyone else had this message trying to install Version 7.01.08 of iTunes onto Windows XP Media Center Edition.
All is does is exit the install.
The same error also stops me removing iTuines using add/remove from the control panel - though I've manually deleted all the files and folders I can see (except the Library)

the drives did get rearranged and the itunes library that was in M: is not in P: in the options for itunes i did designate that the itunes library is now in P: do i need to do any more? when i click on an audio track on the desktop and when itunes should open i get the message:
"itunes setup assistant-
warning! itunes cannot locate the CD Configuration folder, so you cannot import or burn CDs and DVDs. this folder must be in the same directory as itunes. itunes was not properly installed. if you want itunes to be able to retrieve CD information from the internet, you need to reinstall itunes."
however i have not been able to reinstall itunes because of the error message in my first post! thanks SO much for helping.

Error 1325.iTunesMiniPlayer.Resources is not a valid short file name

I get this message every time I try to install the lates itunes version.
I can't use the latest Nano I bought due to this and I can't unstall either.

that one can sometimes be produced if the drive letter of the drive that you have your itunes program files installed on has changed since you installed itunes on that drive.
has that drive letter changed at some stage? if so, try changing the drive letter back to what it was when itunes was installed on the drive.
although the following document is focussed on changing ipod drive letters, and you're changing a different drive's letter, the following document may be of some help with that:
Windows confuses iPod with network drive or hard drive and may keep iPod from mounting or songs may seem to disappear

"1325 Error: iTunesHelper.Resources is not a valid short file name"

I recently got a new hard drive, and I tried to drag all of my iTunes information to it, and it did. But when I opened iTunes, it said that it was not installed properly and that if I wanted to get cd track names I would have to install it again. So I deleted it, and now when I try to reinstall iTunes, I get the following error:
"1325 Error: iTunesHelper.Resources is not a valid short file name" I don't remember if it was iTunesHelper or iTunesMiniplayer, but it was one of the two. I have tried everything I can think of to fix this. I have tried doing a system restore, getting rid of the registry information for the entire apple corp. folder, and searching for anything iTunes and deleting it. HOW DO I FIX THIS!? I need iTunes to put music on my ipod (which also got deleted during this).
PLEASE HELP!!

Ok first of all never try just copying a program folder again. You always need to do an fresh install.
Try uninstalling iTunes, then going into C:\Documents and Settings\<<Your user Name>>\Application Data\and rename the "Apple Computer" folder to "_Apple Computer"
Then go to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ and rename the "Apple Computer" folder to "_Apple Computer"
Then go to My Documents > My Music and move the files iTunes Library.itl and iTunes Music Library.xml any where else. Do not delete them.
Then go to C:\Program Files and delete the iTunes folder if it is still there.
Then reboot.
Then try re installing.
After you have that copy your music files to the new PC and use the File > Add Folder option to add them to iTunes. Use the other import features under File to import the other music data

I have an older version of itunes on my L drive. Everytime I try to download the newest version I get the error itunes.resources is not a valid short file name. Now I obtained an iphone and cannot sync the phone to my account because it wants me to upda

I have an older version of itunes on a separate drive. Everytime that there has been an update to itunes it will not let me update. Now I purchased an iphone and I hooked the phone up to the computer and it tells me I need to install the latest version of itunes. I downloaded to try it, but I keep getting an error message that says itunes.Resources is not a valid short file name. What can I do from here?

That is a new one on me.
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 installation or 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.
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Re-Install and "Error 1325. Resources is not a valid short file name."

I am trying to reinstall the software (from install disk) and everytime I run it, I get this message "Error 1325. Resources is not a valid short file name." which then shuts down the install. I even downloaded the software from the website with the same error message. Anyone know how to fix this? I am trying to reinstall because the Palm Desktop will not run. If it matters I have a Palm TX.
Thanks for any info,
Brian
Post relates to: Palm TX
Message Edited by bpapiez on 10-24-2008 08:08 AM
Message Edited by bpapiez on 10-24-2008 08:08 AM

Hello and thank you for using the Palm Help Forums!
From what I researched this issue seems to be caused by Windows. I did find a post elsewhere that someone else was able to resolve it. I hope it helps:
http://community.macrovision.com/showthread.php?t=158002
-Pat
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ITunesHelper.Resources is not a valid short file name - help!

Just purchased a new PC - running Vista, itunes loaded 4 days ago and worked but since yesterday wont run, and I cant uninstall it - always comes up with 'iTunesHelper.Resources is not a valid short file name' cant get into itunes at all to do anything...any suggestions!

+But still cannot "uninstall" from the control panel.+
Okay. In that case, let's try using the Windows Installer CleanUp utility to remove the installation configuration information.
download and install the Windows Installer CleanUp utility:
Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
Now launch Windows Installer CleanUp ("Start > All Programs > Windows Install Clean Up"), find any iTunes entries in the list of programs in CleanUp, select those iTunes entries, and click “remove”.
Quit out of CleanUp, restart the PC, and try another install.
If it doesn't go through, let us know what error message you get this time. (Fot example, is it now saying *Invalid drive* J?)

"iTunesHelper.resources is not a valid short file name"

iTunes stoped working so I tried to uninstaled it but got a message "iTunesHelper.resources is not a valid short file name" I get the same message when trying to reinstall it as well, I have removed itunes from Programe file and still get the same message. iTunes was running on slave drive as I have a SSD for operating system only am running win7 64bit

Still making progress, I think.
With the new one, let's try the following user tip:
"Could not open key: UNKNOWN\Components\[LongStringOfLettersAndNumbers]\[LongStringOfLettersAndNumbe rs]" error messages when installing iTunes for Windows

"Itunesminiplayer.resources" is not a vaild short file name

I am in need of some help big time... I had to have my computer replaced. I had Itunes on the computer before. Once I downloaded Itunes it was working okay, then it started telling me itunes was not installed properly and to reinstall, but would still open Itunes. Also it would not bring over the track names from the CDs I have. I did find the information on how to bring it over, but it did not work. So I decided to uninstall and start over. Itunes would not uninstall telling me intunesminiplayer.resources is not a vaild short file name and would not uninstall. So I deleted all of the files and tryied to install it again. It started the install process and stopped telling me itunesminiplayer.resources is not a vaild short file name. So now I am without Itunes all together. I have not had this problem before and have no idea how to fix it. Any help would be great!!! I have itunes on my computer at work and it did not give me any trouble when I downloaded it, but we have windsows 7.

That generally indicates damage to the itunes.msi for your existing installation of iTunes, Nite.
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.
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 iTunes entries and click "Remove".
Quit out of CleanUp, restart the PC and try installing iTunes 9.2 again. Does the install go through properly this time?
(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.)

Need to uninstall iTunes and reinstall, but wont allow because ituneshelper.resources is an invalid short file name and I have already unchecked it in msconfig what do I do next?

I had iTunes installed onto my external hard drive and was having problems with diff things so decided to uninstall itunes and then install it onto my main hard drive. When I attempted this it told me that iTuneshelper.resources was not a valid short file name. After researching it I manually deleted all files that I could find relating to iTunes, Quicktime, iPod etc... at that time it will would not allow me to uninstall or reinstall. I furthered researched and found the file to be located in the startup in msconfig and unchecked it hoping that it would then allow me to uninstall or at least reinstall the program, but again failed. What else can I do? When it makes it to the install portion it says what drive it will be downloaded to and it says (I:) so I attempted to change it, but it has an error and wont allow me to change it to C: so does anyone know what I have to do to fix this thank you

When I attempted this it told me that iTuneshelper.resources was not a valid short file name.
Unfortunately, this sort of trouble has 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 iTunes entries and click "Remove".
Quit out of CleanUp, restart the PC and try installing 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.)

Unable to generate csr, Please use a valid file name

I've been attempting to generate a new certificate signing request on our Exchange 2013 server. In the past we've never had a problem but we seem to be stuck today. When we try to output the new csr to one of our network shares we see the following
error.
"Please use a valid file name when you run the New-ExchangeCertificate cmdlet on server server1 with the -RequestFile parameter. The file should not exist in target folder. Parameter name: RequestFile"
We've use this share location before without problems, the Exchange Trusted Subsystem has write intermissions on this location as described online but we still receive the error. I've tried creating new locations but haven't had any success.
Any suggestions?
Thanks

Hi,
We can access the Exchange Certificate Management UI through the EAC in Exchange 2013 by selecting
Servers and then Certificates to create a new certificate to have a try.
Alternatively, we can try the following command:
$Data = New-ExchangeCertificate -GenerateRequest -SubjectName "c=US, o=contoso inc, cn=server.contoso.com" -DomainName mail.contoso.com, contoso.com, autodiscover.contoso.com -PrivateKeyExportable $true
Set-Content -path "C:\Certificates\MyCertRequest.req" -Value $Data
Regards,
Winnie Liang
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