Need to uninstall and reinstall ITunes

I had to reinstall Windows XP. Now I'm having to uninstall and reinstall other programs on my computer. ITunes, it appears to be one of them. I thought I uninstalled and reinstalled correctly but apparently haven't because I still get an error message telling me that CD Covers won't be grabbed correctly. I don't want to lose all my songs also, I guess I won't as long as they are on my IPOD. I'm very new to my IPod and my ITunes so please forgive what I am sure is a very silly question.

When you uninstall iTunes, uninstall Quicktime as well, turn off or disable any antivirus/security software then download/reinstall see if that helps. Uninstalling iTunes will not delet any songs or settings you have in iTunes

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    Ok, thanks that helps. I don't have an external hard drive though. What about backing up through 'the cloud'? I'm just wondering since my husband syncs his iPod to the PC through iTunes and he's worried that he will lose all the songs on his iPod if the library is lost from iTunes and he tries to 'sync' it up again. I'm not exactly sure how to  'copy the entire iTunes folder' either. I kinda suck at this unless I have step by step instructions, which I haven't found yet on iTunes help or other sources.
    The only way I know how to back anything up is by going back to a restore point, etc. (as stated before, we don't have an external hard drive.)
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    No. Back it up anyway.
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    It sounds like you are wanting to re install iTunes but want to be sure of the location of your files before you do so. The following article will walk you through checking where the library is being stored:
    Where are my iTunes files located?
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1391
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    iTunes for Windows: Moving your iTunes Media folder
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1364
    Then you can use this article to uninstall and then re install iTunes:
    Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1923
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
    Cheers,
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  • HT5654 itunes is telling me i need to uninstall and reinstall itunes... wont i lose all my stuff?

    I got a new phone - trying to sync my old backed up info on my new phone but iTunes is giving me an error message that says "iTunes requires a newer version of Apple Mobile Device Support. Please uninstall both Apple Mobile Device Support and iTunes, then install iTunes again." I'm afraid if I uninstall, I'm going to lose all the information from my old phone and all my current iTunes info. Please help!!!!

    Hello there nikkijay21.
    The following Knowledge Base article will help not only with how to properly uninstall/reinstall iTunes, but has some good information that answers your question as well:
    Removing and Reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows XP
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1925
    Of particular note is the following:
    Notes
    iTunes Store purchases or songs imported from CDs are saved in your My Music folder by default and aren't deleted by removing iTunes. While it's highly unlikely that you'll lose any contents of your iTunes Library when following these steps, it's always a good idea to ensure that your iTunes library is backed up. If you're unsure how to backup, follow these steps.
    These steps may take a significant amount of time to complete, depending on your system.
    Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
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    Pedro D.

  • I received error message to I needed to uninstall  and reinstall due to a registry problem. I did and I am still getting message when I try to open iTunes on my computer.

    I received an error message on my computer when I opened itunes which said due to a registry error I needed to uninstall and reinstall itunes. I have gone through the steps to do that and then reinstalled getting the same message. HELP.

    Hey clueless2661,
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    If iTunes for Windows won't open, try using the steps.
    iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8: Fix unexpected quits or launch issues
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1717
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  • I'm running windows7 and an iPhone4 and also an iPod touch2. When I connect to iTunes I get the message to uninstall and reinstall itunes. I've done this numerous times but still can't connect my devices to iTunes, HELP!

    I'm running windows7 and I'm trying to connect my iPhone4 and iPod touch2 to itunes. I've installed the latest version of iTunes, and updated my iPhone's driver. When I connect either device to iTunes I get the message "you need to uninstall and reinstall itunes". I've done this multiple times with the same results. This is very frustrating, HELP!!!

    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.
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    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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  • How do i uninstall and reinstall itunes on my phone?

    I have an iphone 5s.  after I installed the latest update, I plugged it into my computer and all of my playlists in iTunes disappeared.
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    You are misunderstanding the message.
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    What exactly does the message say?

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    Every time I want to sync my iphone to itunes I have to uninstall and reinstall itunes on my pc. It will only ever find the phone once, then I need to go through this all over again.
    How can I solve this?

    You'll have to do it by process of elimination. Sign into the iTunes Store through the App Store app, go to the Purchased section, and look at the list of apps purchased through your own Apple ID. Anything on your iPhone not in that list isn't yours and should be deleted. The same process would apply to content from the iTunes Store.
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    I updated my iphone by his ID , is it still problem?
    That's probably how you got your friend's purchases. It won't be an issue for iOS, but it is an issue for those apps and content.
    Regards.

  • I went to do an Itunes update, got error mssg and I needed to uninstall and reinstall. It's is on an external hard drive so I changed the default drive that and I'm getting this error mssg:"Apple Mobile Device failed to start. Verify sufficient privileges

    I went to do an iTunes upgrade and got an error message that it could not be found? It suggested I uninstall and reinstall my iTunes.  After a failed attempt, I realized the location was set to the default hard drive of C:, so I tried again by changing the location to my external hard drive.  Now I get an error message that says:
    Service 'Apple Mobile Device' (Apple Mobile Device) failed to start.  Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services.
    Help! What's the deal?
    Stacey

    Hello staceonbass,
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    For more information on this, take a look at:
    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.
    Best of luck,
    Mario

  • I recently tried to update iTunes to 11.1, and am now getting an error message "This application has failed to start because MSVCR80.d11 was not found."  I have uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes multiple times.  Am running Windows XP Svc Pack 3.  help

    I recently tried to update iTunes to 11.1, and am now getting an error message "This application has failed to start because MSVCR80.dll was not found.  Reinstalling the application may fix this problem."  I have uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes several times with no success.  I am running Windows XP Svc Pack 3.  Help please.

    Click here and follow the instructions. You may need to completely remove and reinstall iTunes and all related components, or run the process multiple times; this won't normally affect its library, but that should be backed up anyway.
    (99753)

  • After installing the 64 bit version of itunes my iphone still won't sync. I get the explantation that I mobile driver application did not download and i need to remove and reinstall itunes (which I have done numberous times).  Any help?

    After installing the 64 bit version of itunes my iphone still won't sync. I get the explantation that I mobile driver application did not download and i need to remove and reinstall itunes (which I have done numberous times).  Any help?

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    Download and save a copy of the iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64setup.exe) installer file to your hard drive:
    http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
    Download and install the free trial version of WinRAR:
    http://www.rarlab.com/
    Right-click the iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64setup.exe), and select "Extract to iTunesSetup" (or "Extract to iTunes64Setup"). WinRAR will expand the contents of the file into a folder called "iTunesSetup" (or "iTunes64Setup").
    Go into the folder and doubleclick the AppleMobileDeviceSupport.msi (or AppleMobileDeviceSupport64.msi) to do a standalone AMDS install.
    (If it offers you the choice to remove or repair, choose "Remove", and if the uninstall goes through successfully, see if you can reinstall by doubleclicking the AppleMobileDeviceSupport.msi again.)
    Does it install (or uninstall and then reinstall) properly for you? If so, does your device connect without that message now?

  • Will uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes lose alll my iPod Touch data

    My iPod touch 5 stopped responding.  I opened iTunes so I could restore it and got a message that  said I needed a newer version of iTunes.  I GOOFED and installed a new version instead of updating iTunes.  Now I can't open iTunes.  If I uninstall and reinstall iTunes will I lose all my data from my iPod?  Is ther a way to revert back to the older version of iTunes so I can then update the iTunes software?  I am using Windows XP on my computer.

    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.
    Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there is backup and recovery advice elsewhere in the user tip.
    tt2

  • Saving Library when uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes

    I need help with saving my library of music now that i have to uninstall and reinstall iTunes. i wiped out my iPod by accident so that is not an option. there are several discussions on how to uninstall and reinstall but none specifically tell you how to make sure you save your music. i have many, many songs (some borrowed) that i really don't want to lose and/or have to re-upload.
    thanks in advance for your help.

    See this on how to back up your music to removeable media, such as CD or DVD:
    Backing up your music files in iTunes
    It's a very good idea to do this, but know that uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes will not affect the music stored on your computer.

  • I appear to have lost all my audiobooks from itunes and cannot download a new purchase to my ipod.  I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling itunes but this has not helped - I am desperate as I depend on my ipod for listening to books

    My ipod touch has lost touch with my itunes account.  I appear to have lost all my audiobooks from itunes and a nook I downloaded from audible.com last week is on my itunes but I cannot syn it to my ipod.  I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling itunes but this did not work and I now have a different screen with itunes which I am not familiar with.  I need my ipod for audiobooks and podcasts because I have a visual impairment.

    iTunes 11 does some thinks differently. See:
    iTunes 11 for Mac: Set up syncing for iPod, iPhone, or iPad
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    iTunes 11 for Windows: Set up syncing for iPod, iPhone, or iPad
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