Trying to download itunes and keep getting message 'the system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation' and therefore cant download - any ideas

trying to download itunes and keep getting message 'the system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation' and therefore cant download - any ideas

Let's try something relatively simple. Download and save a copy of the installer to your hard drive (don't run the install on line and don't start the install just yet):
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Now right-click on the iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64Setup.exe) that you downloaded and select "Run as administrator".
Does that go through any better for you?

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  • TS1424 When attempting to download iTunes I keep getting error The system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation.  This is home PC and I am administrator.  Any help is appreciated.

    When attempting to download iTunes I keep getting error The system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation.  This is a home PC and I am the administrator.  Any help would be appreciated.

    Hi PSpark!
    I have an article here that I believe will help you troubleshoot this issue a little further. That article can be found right here:
    Trouble installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1926
    Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
    Regards,
    Braden

  • I am trying to download iTunes on my new desktop computer (Windows 7, 64 bit).  It starts installing, and then stops with the message- "The System Administrator has set policies to prevent this installation."  I am the sole user- please help.

    I am trying to download iTunes on my new desktop computer (Windows 7, 64 bit).  It starts installing, and then stops with the message- "The System Administrator has set policies to prevent this installation." This is a stand alone computer and I am the sole user.   Please help.

    This is a Microsoft Windows Issue.
    From a MS Support Engineer:
    "Hi,
    ·        Is the computer on a domain?
    ·        Is the issue isolated to only this software or you get the same error message with other software’s as well?
    Try the steps below and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Run the software setup file as an administrator and check if it helps.
    a. Right click on the setup file of the software that you are trying to install.
    b. Select “Run as administrator”.
    Step 2:
    Temporarily disable the antivirus software running on the computer and check if you are able to install the software.
    Disable antivirus software
    Warning:
    Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you shouldn't disable your antivirus software. If you have to temporarily disable it to install other software, you should re-enable it as soon as you're done. If you're connected to the Internet or a network while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.
    Step 3:
    a. Click Start, type "Local Security Policy" (without quotes) and press enter.
    b. Click on Software Restriction Policies.
    c. In the right pane, double click on the "enforcement".
    d. Select “All users except local administrators”.
    e. Click Ok and restart the computer and check if the issue is fixed."

  • I get message saying system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation; when trying to uninstall message says you do not have sufficient access to uninstall itunes please contact your administrator.  i am administrator.

    when intalling itunes i get message saying system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation; when trying to uninstall message says you do not have sufficient access to uninstall itunes please contact your administrator.  i am the dministrator.

    Windows right?
    Likely your not the administor any more, the botnet is.
    Check on this site really quick if your part of a botnet
    http://botnetchecker.com/
    All clear? Hopefully. Backup your files to a external drive, cd or dvd, USB keye etc off your computer.
    Run the sfx file on this site and it will burn to a cd.
    http://www.avira.com/en/support-download-avira-antivir-rescue-system
    Next hit your BIO's key and set the cd to boot first, run the scanner and see what it pops up.
    If your all clear then create another Admin, transfer your files over from the first Admin.
    See if that works, eventually when your totally over to the new Admin, delete the old one.
    If you can't create a new Admin, find out who locked your machine down, like your parents or it's a school computer?
    Likely installed spyware or "nanyware" to watch you.
    Hope that works.

  • I get the error message: The System Administrator has set Policies to prevent this installation. What do I do?

    I get the error message: The System Administrator has set Policies to prevent this installation. What do I do?

    Have you read for possible solutions over in the "More Like This" thread over here?-----------------------> 

  • HT2305 What does windows installer dialog box message "The system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation"  when I tried to install airport utility?

     

    Although the following user tip is about iTunes, try the same procedure with an Airport Utility installer. (Downloading and saving an installer to your hard drive and then right-clicking the installer and selecting "Run as Administrator".)
    "The administrator has set policies to prevent this installation" error messages when installing iTunes for Windows on Windows Vista and Windows 7 systems

  • HT1926 Everytime I try and install iTunes it says "the system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation".  does anyone know what this means?

    I am using my partners computer.  He has iTunes on his laptop but when I went to update iTunes, it said "the system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation".  I therefore deleted iTunes altogether thinking to reinstall the original iTunes and then upgrade it (i,e start from scratch) but to know avail.  Is this a problem with my laptop itself?  Or a problem with the internet settings?
    HELP PLEASE!!

    Let's try something relatively simple. Download and save a copy of the installer to your hard drive (don't run the install on line and don't start the install just yet):
    http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
    Now right-click on the iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64Setup.exe) that you downloaded and select "Run as administrator".
    Does that go through any better for you?

  • Im trying to uninstall itunes because the newest version wont download.  But when i go to uninstall, it says "The system administrator has set policies to prevent this uninstallation"  Whats can i do to uninstall

    Im trying to uninstall itunes because the newest version wont download.  But when i go to uninstall, it says "The system administrator has set policies to prevent this uninstallation"  Whats can i do to uninstall

    Windows right?
    Likely your not the administor any more, the botnet is.
    Check on this site really quick if your part of a botnet
    http://botnetchecker.com/
    All clear? Hopefully. Backup your files to a external drive, cd or dvd, USB keye etc off your computer.
    Run the sfx file on this site and it will burn to a cd.
    http://www.avira.com/en/support-download-avira-antivir-rescue-system
    Next hit your BIO's key and set the cd to boot first, run the scanner and see what it pops up.
    If your all clear then create another Admin, transfer your files over from the first Admin.
    See if that works, eventually when your totally over to the new Admin, delete the old one.
    If you can't create a new Admin, find out who locked your machine down, like your parents or it's a school computer?
    Likely installed spyware or "nanyware" to watch you.
    Hope that works.

  • "System Adm has set policies to prevent this installation" error message

    I have always installed previous upgrade versions of iTunes with no problem. I'm the single user and the administrator of this stand-alone computer (not in a network). When I try to install iTunes 8 I get the "System Administrator has set policies to prevent this installation" (apparently a security measure to prevent installation of malicious software). Appreciate any help

    gottadancexo247,
    That's something set in your operating system. I googled "set policies to prevent this installation" and there are many, many hits on this and it's not just iTunes that doesn't get installed. You need to fix your OS permissions.
    Here's a likely solutionhttp://www.vistax64.com/vista-general/58473-system-administrator-has-set-policie s-prevent-installation.html

  • I keep getting an error message that says "The administrator has set policies to prevent this installation" when I try to install iTunes.  I have tried everything on the website.

    I keep getting an error message that says "The administrator has set policies to prevent this installation" when I try to install iTunes.  I have tried everything on the website.  When i try to remove the components of iTunes I get the same message.  How can I download iTunes?

    Let's try something relatively simple. Download and save a copy of the installer to your hard drive (don't run the install on line and don't start the install just yet):
    http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
    Now right-click on the iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64Setup.exe) that you downloaded and select "Run as administrator".
    Does that go through any better for you?

  • Can not unistall or upgrade itunes? When trying to unistall it first says that system admin. has set policies to prevent this installation. Then it states that I have no admin. privleges. Running win 7 and only have one active admin. and guest is off.

    All other Apple programs the same way. Also my library is gone???  I downloaded a fresh copy and tried installing that as an adminisrator still wouldn't let me.
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    Verify from permission of user that you use it in upgrade, make sure that scom machine and user that you use it in upgrade in sysadmin group in database of operationsManager and OperationsManagerDW
    Also Verify from Prerequisites of Upgrade SCOM 2012 sp1 as below link
    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj656654.aspx
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  • HT1925 Message after removing and trying to reinstall itunes 'The system administrator has set policies preventing this installation'. Can anybody help?

    After removing and reinstlling iTunes .....message reads 'the system administrator has set policies preventing this installation'

    Try the following user tip:
    "The administrator has set policies to prevent this installation" error messages when installing iTunes for Windows on Windows Vista and Windows 7 systems

  • I can't open my itunes application, keep getting message - the itunes application could not be opened, an unexpected error occurred (13010) Please help

    I can't open my itunes application, keep getting message - the itunes application could not be opened, an unexpected error occurred (13010) Please help

    Try removing the Genius database.  In the "Finder" go to the /username/Music/iTunes/ folder and delete the "iTunes Library Genius.itdb" file. This may allow the program to launch again. This file will be recreated upon first use of the "Genius" feature.

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    HKEY-LOCAL-MACHINE\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\QUICKTIMEPLAYERLIB.QUICKTIMEPLAYERAPP\CLSID. VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THAT KEY? WHAT!HAVE TRIED CALLING APPLE CAN NOT HEAR A WORD THEY SAY, ANY IDEAS ANY ONE I AM GOING MAD HELP!
      Windows XP  

    First:
    Please don't shout. Writing all your text in capitals is considered SHOUTING.
    Second:
    You posted in the iTunes for Mac forum.
    Third:
    There are several Windows and iTunes knowledgeable people replying to posts in the iTunes for Windows forum.
    They are very helpful and friendly. No need to go mad.
    M

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