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A guide to uninstall iTunes from your computer

iTunes is a computer program. This page contains details on how to remove it from your computer. The Windows release was developed by Apple Inc.. Take a look here for more details on Apple Inc.. Click on to get more data about iTunes on Apple Inc.'s website. iTunes is commonly installed in the C:\Program Files\iTunes directory, depending on the user's choice. The full command line for uninstalling iTunes is MsiExec.exe /I{9946A4F7-E0FD-4A33-82D1-06CBFFBBB9F9}. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may be prompted for administrator rights. iTunes's primary file takes about 2.84 MB (2980152 bytes) and is called iTunes.exe.

iTunes contains of the executables below. They occupy 3.01 MB (3156592 bytes) on disk.




  • iTunes.exe (2.84 MB)
  • iTunesHelper.exe (172.30 KB)


This info is about iTunes version 12.5.1.21 alone. Click on the links below for other iTunes versions:

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A considerable amount of files, folders and Windows registry entries can not be uninstalled when you are trying to remove iTunes from your PC.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall iTunes:
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Apple Computer\iTunes
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes

Files remaining:
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\Acknowledgements.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\CD Configuration\gearcdrdll.cfg
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\CD Configuration\gearcdroem.cfg
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\CD Configuration\gearcdrtype.cfg
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\CD Configuration\gjukdll.cfg
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\CD Configuration\gjukoem.cfg
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\CD Configuration\gjuktype.cfg
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gnsdk_dsp.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gnsdk_manager.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gnsdk_musicid.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gnsdk_submit.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gwlangen.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gwrks64.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iPodUpdaterExt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\About iTunes.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AboutBox.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AppConfig.plist
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AppleTVSetup.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AppleTVStream.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AppleTVSync.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AppsIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AudiobooksIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\BooksIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\CleanLyrics.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\ColumnWidths.plist
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DebugTestView.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DeviceCapacityBox.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsAdvanced.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsAppleTVMedia.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsApps.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsAudiobooks.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsBackup.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsBookmarks.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsBooks.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsCalendars.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsContacts.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsFileSharing.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsGames.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsGeneralAppleTV.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsGeneralAppleTVStreaming.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsiTunesMatch.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsiTunesU.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsMail.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsMovies.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsMusic.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsOptionsIPod.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsOptionsShuffle.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsPhotos.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsPodcasts.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsRentalItem.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsRentedMovies.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsRingtones.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsSummaryVersion.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsTVShows.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsVolumeLimitPanel.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsWorkouts.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DeviceSetup.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DeviceSetupEULA.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DeviceSetupRestore.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\EQWindow.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\GeniusIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\genresLoc.plist
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iPad License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iPhone License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iPod License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iPod touch License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iTunesExtraGridView.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iTunesExtraListView.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iTunesHelpUnavailable.html
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iTunesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iTunesUIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\Localizable.strings
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\MasteredForiTunes.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\MoviesIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\MusicIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\ParentalAdvisory.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PlaylistDragIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PlaylistIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PodcastsIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PodcastViewButton.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\01.Playlist.Songs.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\02.Playlist.UserRatings.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\03.Playlist.DatesPlayed.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\04.Playlist.Custom.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\05.AlbumList.SongsByAlbum.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\06.AlbumList.ListOfAlbums.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\07.Insert.TextOnly.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\08.Insert.Mosaic.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\09.Insert.WhiteMosaic.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\10.Insert.SingleCover.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\11.Insert.TextOnlyBW.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\12.Insert.MosaicBW.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\13.Insert.SingleSideBW.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\14.Insert.LargePlaylistBW.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\15.Media.PlainPaper.SS.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\16.Media.PlainPaper.DS.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\RatingCaution.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\SortPrefixes.plist

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:
  • 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\.itls\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-itls
  • 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\7F4A6499DF0E33A4281D60BCFFBB9B9F
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\Media\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{9946A4F7-E0FD-4A33-82D1-06CBFFBBB9F9}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Classes\AppID\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Clients\Media\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\iTunes.exe

Additional registry values that are not cleaned:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aa\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aa
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aax\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aax
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aif\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aif
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aifc\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aifc
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aiff\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aiff
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cda\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.cda
  • 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\.itls\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.itls
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itms\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.itms
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itpc\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.itpc
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3u\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m3u
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3u8\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m3u8
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4a\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4a
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4b\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4b
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4p\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4p
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4r\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4r
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4v\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4v
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mov\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mov
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp2\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mp2
  • 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\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.pls
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rmp\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.rmp
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wav\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.wav
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wave\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.wave
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Features\7F4A6499DF0E33A4281D60BCFFBB9B9F\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\7F4A6499DF0E33A4281D60BCFFBB9B9F\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\{9946A4F7-E0FD-4A33-82D1-06CBFFBBB9F9}\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3137183562-3694352184-877454887-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3137183562-3694352184-877454887-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume8\Downloads\Documents\Compressed\iTunes.12.5.1.21.x64\iTunes.12.5.1.21.x64_Soft98.iR.exe


A way to erase iTunes using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

iTunes is a program marketed by the software company Apple Inc.. Some people decide to uninstall it. This can be difficult because doing this by hand takes some skill regarding Windows program uninstallation. The best QUICK practice to uninstall iTunes is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows system, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and all around utility to maximize the performance of your Windows system.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the program by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful Windows tool.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the programs installed on the PC will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find iTunes or simply click the Search feature and type in "iTunes". If it is installed on your PC the iTunes app will be found automatically. Notice that after you click iTunes in the list of applications, the following data about the application is made available to you:


  • Star rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other people have about iTunes, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information about the application you want to uninstall, by pressing 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{9946A4F7-E0FD-4A33-82D1-06CBFFBBB9F9}
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will come up. Confirm the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall iTunes.
Uninstall iTunes


8. After uninstalling iTunes, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items of iTunes which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling iTunes using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and able to run without errors or problems.



Geographical user distribution

  • Windows 7 (6.1)
  • 10.0
  • Windows 8.1 (6.3)
  • Windows 8 (6.2)
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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall iTunes by Apple Inc. from your computer, we are not saying that iTunes by Apple Inc. is not a good application. This text only contains detailed info on how to uninstall iTunes in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2016-09-13 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-09-13 18:11:46.557