iTunes
How to uninstall iTunes from your computer
This page contains detailed information on how to remove iTunes for Windows. It was created for Windows by
Apple Inc.. Check out
here where you can get more info on Apple Inc.. You can see more info on iTunes at
http://www.apple.com/. iTunes is typically installed in the C:\Program Files\iTunes directory, but this location may vary a lot depending on the user's decision when installing the application. iTunes's full uninstall command line is MsiExec.exe /I{D1A74FBB-CA8D-4CCA-9B89-BAAA436DB178}. The program's main executable file is called iTunes.exe and its approximative size is 9.88 MB (10358048 bytes).
iTunes installs the following the executables on your PC, taking about 10.29 MB (
10792288 bytes) on disk.
- iTunes.exe (9.88 MB)
- iTunesHelper.exe (138.28 KB)
- iTunesPhotoProcessor.exe (285.78 KB)
The current web page applies to iTunes version
9.0.2.25 alone. You can find here a few links to other iTunes versions:
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When planning to uninstall iTunes you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.
Folders left behind when you uninstall iTunes:- C:\Program Files\iTunes
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Apple Computer\iTunes
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes
The files below are left behind on your disk by iTunes when you uninstall it:- C:\Program Files\iTunes\Acknowledgements.rtf
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\CD Configuration\gcdrdll.cfg
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\CD Configuration\gcdroem.cfg
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\CD Configuration\gcdrtype.cfg
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\CDDBControlApple.dll
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iPodUpdaterExt.dll
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\ITDetector.ocx
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.dll
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\axloadcomplete.wav
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\complete.wav
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\About iTunes.rtf
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\AboutBox.rtf
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\Apple TV Help.chm
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\AppleTVPrefs.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\AppleTVSetup.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\AppleTVStream.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\AppleTVStreamingPrefs.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\AppleTVStreamingPrefsBar.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\AppleTVSync.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\AppsPlacard.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\AutofillPlacard.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\BrowseBar.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\CapacityBar.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\CDPlaylistPlacard.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsAdvanced.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsApps.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsBookmarks.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsCalendars.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsClassicCalendars.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsClassicContacts.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsContacts.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsGames.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsiTunesU.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsMail.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsMobileMe.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsMovies.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsMusic.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsNotes.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsPhotos.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsPodcasts.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsRentalItem.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsRentedMovies.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsRingtones.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsTVShows.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsVersion.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsWorkouts.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DJIntro.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DJPlacard.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DownloadsPlacard.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DuplicatesPlacard.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\EQWindow.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\EULA.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\GeniusBar.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\GeniusDone.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\genresLoc.plist
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\GoogleLicense.rtf
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\GradientWindow.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\HomeSharing.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\HomeSharingOn.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\HomeSharingPlacard.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPhone Help.chm
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPhone License.rtf
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPhonePrefs.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPhoneRestore.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPhoneSetup.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPhoneWelcome.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPhoneWelcomeOffline.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPod Help.chm
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPod License.rtf
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPod touch License.rtf
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPodPrefs.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPodRestore.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPodSetup.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPodSetupAssist.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPodWelcome.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPodWelcomeOffline.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iTunes Help.chm
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iTunesLocalized.dll
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iTunesLocalized.qtr
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\License.rtf
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\Localizable.strings
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\MobilePhonePrefs.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\MobilePhoneSetup.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\MoviesIntro.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\MusicIntro.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\PlaylistIntro.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\PodcastsIntro.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\PodcastsPlacard.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\RentedMoviesPlacard.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\Ringtone.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\ShufflePrefs.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\ShuffleSetup.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\SortPrefixes.plist
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\StoreCancelPlacard.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\StoreCopyrightPlacard.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\StoreTracksPlacard.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\SummaryBar.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\TouchRemoteConfirm.nib\objects.xib
- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\TouchRemoteSetup.nib\objects.xib
Registry that is not removed:- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aa\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aax\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aif\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aifc\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aiff\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cda\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cdda\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipa\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipg\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipsw\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itdb\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ite\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itl\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itlp\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itms\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itpc\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3u\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.M3U8\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4a\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4b\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4p\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4r\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4v\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mov\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp2\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp3\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mpeg\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mpg\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pcast\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pls\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rmp\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wav\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wave\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\iTunes.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\iTunes
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/x-itunes-itms
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/x-itunes-itpc
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Apple Computer, Inc.\iTunes
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Apple Computer, Inc.\iTunes
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\A68FDF6A145FB7E4EA0A88942A7A005D
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\Media\iTunes
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\iTunes_RASAPI32
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\iTunes_RASDLG
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\iTunes_RASMANCS
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{A6FDF86A-F541-4E7B-AEA0-8849A2A700D5}
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\MozillaPlugins\@Apple.com/iTunes,version=
Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aa\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aa
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aax\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aax
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aif\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aif\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aif
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aifc\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aifc\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aifc
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aiff\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aiff\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aiff
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cda\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cda\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.cda
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cdda\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cdda\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.cdda
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipa\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.ipa
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipg\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.ipg
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipsw\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.ipsw
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itb\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.itb
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itdb\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.itdb
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ite\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.ite
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itl\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.itl
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itlp\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.itlp
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itms\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.itms
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itpc\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.itpc
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3u\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3u\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m3u
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.M3U8\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.M3U8\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m3u8
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4a\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4a\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4a
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4b\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4b\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4b
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4p\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4p\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4p
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4r\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4r\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4r
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4v\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4v\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4v
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mov\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mov
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp2\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp2\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mp2
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp3\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp3\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mp3
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mpeg\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mpeg
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mpg\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mpg
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pcast\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.pcast
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pls\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pls\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.pls
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rmp\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.rmp
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wav\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wav\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.wav
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wave\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wave\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.wave
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AudioCD\shell\play\command\iTunes_back
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Features\A68FDF6A145FB7E4EA0A88942A7A005D\iTunes
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\A68FDF6A145FB7E4EA0A88942A7A005D\ProductName
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\iTunes\
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Windows\Installer\{A6FDF86A-F541-4E7B-AEA0-8849A2A700D5}\
A way to uninstall iTunes using Advanced Uninstaller PRO
iTunes is an application marketed by the software company Apple Inc.. Some users want to uninstall this program. Sometimes this can be troublesome because performing this manually takes some advanced knowledge related to Windows program uninstallation. One of the best EASY approach to uninstall iTunes is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:
1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and all around utility to maximize the performance of your computer.
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- download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
- set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful program.
3. Click on the General Tools button
4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button
5. All the programs existing on your computer will be made available to you
6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate iTunes or simply activate the Search field and type in "iTunes". The iTunes program will be found automatically. When you select iTunes in the list , some information about the program is available to you:
- Safety rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other people have about iTunes, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
- Reviews by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
- Technical information about the app you want to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
For example you can see that for iTunes:
- The software company is: http://www.apple.com/
- The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /I{D1A74FBB-CA8D-4CCA-9B89-BAAA436DB178}
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. Confirm the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove iTunes.
8. After removing iTunes, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of iTunes that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing iTunes with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your computer.
Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.
Geographical user distribution
- 10.0
- Windows XP (5.1)
- Windows 7 (6.1)
- Windows Vista (6.0)
- Windows 8 (6.2)
- Windows 8.1 (6.3)
- Windows Server 2003 (5.2)
Software Application
Disclaimer
The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall iTunes by Apple Inc. from your PC, we are not saying that iTunes by Apple Inc. is not a good application. This text simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall iTunes in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.
Last update on: 2016-06-30 00:39:37.090