Uninstall iTunes, need help...

I have read that when uninstalling iTunes and related components it has to be done in a correct order. What happens if I didn't uninstall in the correct order? My computer seems unaffected, but I would still like to know. Can anyone help?

If you have uninstalled all Apple components then again, don't worry. The potential side effects of not using the recommended order are as given above, either you have trouble uninstalling a component, or have trouble as an when you want to reinstall. You could check the folder locations listed in the second box of the user tip to see if everything was deleted that should have been, and delete anything that remains if not.
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TS1717 This article is vague and unhelpful. My iTunes needs help from a pro. I have over 120,000 songs -- NO movies, TV, radio, or books... I have other programs which efficiently run things which are not audio-based. So why can I not get iTunes working w

This article is vague and unhelpful. My iTunes needs help from a pro.
I have over 120,000 songs -- NO movies, TV, radio, or books...
I have other programs which efficiently run things which are not audio-based.
So why can I not get iTunes working well?? It now takes at least 10 secs for any operation to be completed!
That is just plain evil. But I am sure I could do something to help.
All the music is on an 2T external drive.

TS1717 as noted in the thread title...
Brigancook, is the library database on the external or just the media? iTunes reevaluates smart playlists and rewrites its database after every action on the library. I've found this can make a library half that size, with a lot of smart playlists, quite sluggish. That said I'm aware part of my problem is aging hardware. Having the database on the internal drive may improve performance if it is currently on the external.
I'd expect to see an exponential relationship between size and response time which may explain what you see. Cutting down on the number of smart playlists might help. If we're really lucky the long awaited iTunes 11 might have streamlined some of the background processes as well as cleaning up the front end.
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My ipad device does not come up on itunes, need help fast:/, my ipad device does not come up on itunes, need help fast:/

my ipad device does not come up on itunes, need help fast:/, my ipad device does not come up on itunes, need help fast:/

Hi, Nancy.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here are the steps that I would recommend going through when experiencing an error that begins with 0xE.
iOS: Unknown error containing '0xE' when connecting to a Windows PC
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3221
Cheers,
Jason H.

Getting error in Itunes need help been trying all day!

I'm getting error when I connect my ipod to computer and bring up iTunes error states
An Ipod has been detected, but it could not be identified properly. Please disconnect and reconnect iPod, then try again.
if the problem persists, uninstall iTunes, then install iTunes again.
I have uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes 4 times... made sure my software for computer was up to date... switched usb iPod cords.. restarted computer followed a forum with same error happening to someone else.. i'm getting no where was working great yesterday purchased some new songs and now wont work any help would be great I have no idea what im doing!!

dana1322,
I had the same problem and found a different response elsewhere in help that worked for me. On Jan 29, 2014 at 3:37 PM "ifyoucouldpleasehelpme" asked this questions and got the following answer, which I tried and it solved the problem for me.
You need to remove a number of Apple programs, not just iTunes and then when you install ITunes again it will install all the up to date software you need.
a) Remove the following program in the following order:
ITunes
Apple Software Update
Apple Mobile Device Support
Bonjour
5Apple Applications Support (I actually had 2 versions of this a 32 bit and a 64 bit - so I removed them both)
b) Then restart your computer (I have Windows 8 on a Dell)
c) Then install the latest version of iTunes (it installs all 5 of the programs above)
d) Restart you computer.
I hope it works for you as well as it did for me.
Best of Luck
Greg

ITunes can't read my iPhone and now I can't uninstall iTunes. Help!

One day out of the blue I was unable to sync my iPhone 4S on iTunes. I then updated my iTunes to the latest version 11.0.1.
Error message then pops out when I opened iTunes "The software required for communitcating with iPods and mobile phones was not installed correctly. Do you want iTunes to try to repaire this for you?"
I selected "Yes" and another error message appeared "The software could not be repaired. Please reinstall iTunes if you wish to use these devices."
However, now I can't uninstall iTunes because after it uninstalls till the last 1 second, an error message kept appearing "Error getting file security: C:\Program Files\iTunes\ GetLastError:5"
I'm using Windows Vista 32-bit Operating system. And I've checked the file security for iTunes folder under Program Files and I'm the owner.
Attached below are the error messages I've been encountering. Can some kind soul advise me? Because now I can't update my songs in my iPhone and it's becoming obsolete if I can't do anything with it.
Thank you!

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Showing whole song on itunes (NEED HELP)

I'm currently am looking for a very long song name on itunes, I know it has the song but I don't know if it is the correct remix or not because it is not showing the entire song. I know it has multiple remixes on itunes because it is showing exaclty like this:
The Thrillseekers
Waiting here for you
Waiting here for you (feat...
The third line is where it should show the remix but it gets cut off. Is there any way I can make this show???? I need help fast. And if anyone is a vocal trance fan the song is -Thrillseekers "Waiting Here for You" [Breakfast Remix]-
(BTW I am doing all of this from my ipod because my computer is currently borken.)
Thanks a ton guys!

firstly, be a bit patient, these are worldwide user forums, the people who have a response to your problem may well be asleep/at work/school etc. or simply just busy. a few hours is nothing to wait for a response, if you have been waiting more than a few days then that is the time to 'bump' your problem up the forums. everyone on here is very friendly and willing to help, IF they know the answer or have suggestions they will let you know.
as to your problem, i'm not totally clear on what you mean.
you have a song with (what sounds like an incredibly) long title, which only partly shows up. (do you mean in iTunes or on your iPod?) i'll assume you mean on your iPod.
there have been several 'calls' for apple to implement a 'scrolling' feature for song titles, as there have been on previous iPods, and seemingly inexplicably not put on the ipod touch.
i can see how this would be a problem for you, and until apple bring in such a feature
(you can make your own suggestion thus bringing it more to the attention of apple: http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipodtouch.html)
the only real suggestion i can make is to put all the details you want to show up into the 'lyrics' box. then when the song is playing, you can tap the screen and it will come up.

Uninstall itunes+quicktime help please

my itunes is not working right, it cant play my videos and i am not able to update so i tried uninstalling it+quicktime, but it says an error message saying it cant find quicktime.msi and when i try to remove apple software update it says cannot find applesoftwareupdate.msi, and it says they should be in my temp folders but theres nothing in there... so can anyone give me an idea on how to uninstall these applications, since i already uninstalled itunes i have no music at this time -.- please help me out

You should be able to get iTunes, QuickTime and ASU uninstalled by following the steps in the sections at the bottom of this document.

Uploading files from windows media player to itunes need help!

Some of the files WMA are protected some are not. When I uploaded itunes real player files transfered to itunes. How would I go in to change the settings in windows to unprotect the files to have them transfered to itunes. Help please

iTunes will not accept Window Media player tracks that are protected. If you imported them off your own CDs, did you check the option to apply protection to them? If so, your only choice is to re-rip those CDs.
Patrick

Itunes, need help fast

I juse went to itunes all my music & podcast & videos are gone, it was working fine on tues. but now they are all gone what happened? I still have the music folders, nothing in itunes. HELP!!!

John,
May I suggest posting in the iTunes forums? There are many users there that know iTunes a lot better and are familiar with many situations that occur in iTunes.
Does this help/apply?
No Music Shows Up in iTunes After Upgrading
(Did you recently update iTunes?)
Also, go to My Documents-->My Music-->iTunes-->iTunes Music
Is anything there?
btabz

After itunes 11.1.4 download error R 6034. so uninstalled itunes need older version

After itunes version 11.1.4 got error R 6034 so I uninstalled itunes etc. But I do not have an older version saved , where can I find an older version to install

See Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
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ITunes .dll error. I can't use, uninstall, install iTunes - NEED HELP!

I can't even start up iTunes anymore. I get "iTunes has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." I can get details on the error but it's all Greek to me. Any insights/thoughts? Your help would be most appreciated!
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If iTunes is crashing, why don't you send a crash log to those lazy Apple engineers.
Typically, you'll need to configure Dr. Watson on your PC in order to generate crash logs. Windows start menu -> Run. Type in "cmd". Hit return. At the prompt in the command line window that comes up, type in
drwtsn32 -i
And hit return.
This will create crash logs in Documents And Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Dr Watson\. There'll usually be a file in here called "drwtsn32.log" If there's already a file there, it most likely has multiple crash logs in it (new crash logs are just appended to the end of the file). So, delete this file. This will make sure you're not sending extra information I don't need. These crash logs are text files, so you can open them in notepad or whatever to see what information you're sending.
So, get the machine setup to collect crash logs, do the thing that makes iTunes crash. You need to send that file to our buddy Roy. Make sure that you include:
(1) the drwtsn32.log file.
(2) the link to this thread.
(3) a one line description of your problem, i.e. "iTunes crashes on launch".
(4) the username that you're using here in the discussion boards.
Roy is getting a little swamped with messages and needs to make sure he gets all the information. And if he doesn't get that information, the message is just going to get dropped on the floor.

Itunes needs help finding a 1/3 of my music library. is there an easier way

this is my 3rd post to this question with no responses as of yet. please help
"a couple of weeks ago i decided i needed to move my itunes folder to an external hd to save space on my macbook. everything was smooth except for itunes not being able to find a quarter of my music and me having to locate the songs one by one. i bought an iphone yesterday and decided my life would be much easier to move the music back to the computer and make room by moving other things off the macbook. i was also thinking this may remedy the missing file problem. nope. i know how to find the songs and they're in the right place, just wondering if there is an easier way then locating 3000+ songs individually? not sure whats going on. thanks "

Again many thanks. I have tried to tidy up the folders as per your idiot guide- which term is appropriate for me
Under iTunes Media though I do not have folders for Books,iPod Games, Mobile Applications, Movies, TV Shows so I only have Auto Add to iTunes, Music, Downloads and Podcasts - My question here is is this OK.
Next - Library files that you mention are there but do not end .itdb
Next - in the main iTunes folder followingon from Artwork and Media folders there is some other iTunes database stuff like Library Extras, Library Genius, Library and Music Library(xml) all dated 10/02/12 plus MimiPlayer .dll dated 21/02/14 and Set Up Short Cut dated22/03/14
AND there is also a Programme Files folder with a sub folder holding file folders called CD Configuration,iTunes Resources, iTunes Help Resources, iTunes Mini Player Resources and Mozilla Plugins all dated 24/03/14 ( when I downloaded the new iTunes) and then a lot of application extension stuff from 2011
To recap I unistalled the old 32 bit iTunes and installed the new 11.1.5 (64 bit) version over the weekend SO is any of the old stuff listed above required.
Outcome right now is that as previously I can only call up the Downloaded music not Podcats or CD copies.
Regards
David Pugh

I just synced my 2 ipods but now my ipad does not show as connected when I try to sync it. Had no problem syncing before. Did troubleshooting but have not uninstalled itunes. Help!

just synced my 2 ipods with no problem now trying to sync my ipad and itouch and they do not show on the screen as usual . Help!

You give very few details. If I stated that .......
"I started my Nissan today and it started fine - but my Chevrolet will not start today - but it started yesterday. Help!" - you would probably have no idea where to begin with doling out advice or troubleshooting steps. What troubleshooting did you do? Obviously not all of it - if you did not uninstall and reinstall iTunes.
Quit iTunes, reboot your PC and then try again.
If that does not work, you could post back with the OS that your actually running on your computer - I am assuming that you are a Windows user and I could be wrong, but without some help from you .... Well we are just beating our heads against the wall.

Can't uninstall itunes 5, help...

I got my itunes 5 working after about a week, but problem arised afterward. It failed to launch, and I can't uninstalled it. I tried going into control panel and do the remove software, but that won't work either. What else I can do to uninstall it? I'm using xp.

hi Phiniphat!
It failed to launch, and I can't uninstalled it. I tried going into control panel and do the remove software, but that won't work either.
hmmmm. what error message were you getting during the launch failure? can you describe it for us?
are you getting an error message during the uninstall attempts? can you describe that for us too?
sometimes it's esiest to send us a screenshot:
Hudgie, "Taking screenshots to help with problems.", 12:04pm Apr 19, 2005 CDT
love, b

Elements/Premiere 12 PC stopped working after trial version of Lightroom CC was installed / and uninstalled - I need help deactivating prior to rebuilding

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