Pls Help - iTunes won't open
I am pretty adept at troubleshooting. I have been using iTunes daily, but now it will not open (even though it shows as a background process).
I have uninstalled and re-installed two times.
I have restarted my computer several times.
I have tried holding down CTRL + SHIFT when opening iTunes (nothing happens)
When I click the icon to start iTunes, it doesn't appear as an open application in the Taskbar, although it shows it is running (image below).
I have two iPhones (work and personal) and an iPod shuffle.... really need iTunes!
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Mary Elizabeth
no help for jailbroken phones here-it's not allowed. good luck.
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