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A way to uninstall iTunes from your PC

You can find below detailed information on how to uninstall iTunes for Windows. The Windows release was developed by Apple Inc.. Further information on Apple Inc. can be seen here. Click on to get more details about iTunes on Apple Inc.'s website. The application is often installed in the C:\Program Files\iTunes folder. Keep in mind that this location can vary depending on the user's decision. The complete uninstall command line for iTunes is MsiExec.exe /I{2CE5A2E7-3437-4CE7-BCF4-85ED6EEFF9E4}. iTunes's main file takes about 9.32 MB (9777448 bytes) and is named iTunes.exe.

iTunes installs the following the executables on your PC, taking about 10.27 MB (10772344 bytes) on disk.

  • iTunes.exe (9.32 MB)
  • iTunesHelper.exe (411.29 KB)
  • iTunesPhotoProcessor.exe (560.29 KB)


This web page is about iTunes version 10.0.1.22 alone. You can find below info on other releases of iTunes:

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Some files, folders and Windows registry data can be left behind when you are trying to remove iTunes from your computer.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall iTunes:
  • C:\Program Files\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\gnsdk_musicid.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gnsdk_sdkmanager.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gnsdk_submit.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\AppleTVSetup.nib\objects.xib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\AppleTVStream.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\BooksIntro.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\CleanLyrics.png
  • 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\DevicePrefsAudiobooks.nib\objects.xib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsBookmarks.nib\objects.xib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsBooks.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\DevicePrefsFileSharing.nib\objects.xib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsGames.nib\objects.xib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsGeneral.nib\objects.xib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsGeneralAppleTV.nib\objects.xib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsGeneralAppleTVStreaming.nib\objects.xib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsGeneralPhone.nib\objects.xib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\DevicePrefsGeneralShuffle.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\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\iPad License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPhone License.rtf
  • 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 License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\iPod touch License.rtf
  • 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\iTunesHelpUnavailable.html
  • 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\MoviesIntro.nib\objects.xib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\MusicIntro.nib\objects.xib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\ParentalAdvisory.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\PlaylistIntro.nib\objects.xib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\PodcastGetAllButton.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\PodcastGetButton.png
  • 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\RatingCaution.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\RatingClean.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\RatingExplicit.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\RentedMoviesPlacard.nib\objects.xib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\da.lproj\ShuffleSetup.nib\objects.xib

Registry keys:
  • 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_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Apple Computer, Inc.\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\7E2A5EC273437EC4CB4F58DEE6FE9F4E
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\Media\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\ESENT\Process\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{2CE5A2E7-3437-4CE7-BCF4-85ED6EEFF9E4}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\MozillaPlugins\@Apple.com/iTunes,version=

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\.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\7E2A5EC273437EC4CB4F58DEE6FE9F4E\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\7E2A5EC273437EC4CB4F58DEE6FE9F4E\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\{2CE5A2E7-3437-4CE7-BCF4-85ED6EEFF9E4}\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List\C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe


How to erase iTunes with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

iTunes is an application marketed by the software company Apple Inc.. Some users decide to erase it. This can be difficult because removing this by hand takes some experience regarding removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best SIMPLE procedure to erase 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 on your system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and general tool to clean your computer.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the program by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system utility.

3. Click on the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the programs existing on your computer will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of programs until you find iTunes or simply activate the Search field and type in "iTunes". The iTunes application will be found very quickly. Notice that when you select iTunes in the list of programs, some information about the program is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have about iTunes, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information about the app you are about to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
For example you can see that for iTunes:





  • The web site of the application is: http://www.apple.com/
  • The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /I{2CE5A2E7-3437-4CE7-BCF4-85ED6EEFF9E4}
7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. accept the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove iTunes.
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8. After removing iTunes, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items of iTunes that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing iTunes with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.



Geographical user distribution

  • Windows XP (5.1)
  • Windows 7 (6.1)
  • 10.0
  • Windows Vista (6.0)
  • Windows 8.1 (6.3)
  • Windows 8 (6.2)
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Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall iTunes by Apple Inc. from your PC, nor are we saying that iTunes by Apple Inc. is not a good application for your PC. This text only contains detailed info on how to uninstall iTunes supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2016-06-21 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-06-21 15:17:14.630