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How to uninstall iTunes from your system

This info is about iTunes for Windows. Here you can find details on how to uninstall it from your computer. The Windows release was created by Apple Inc.. More information on Apple Inc. can be found here. You can get more details on iTunes at . iTunes is commonly installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes directory, but this location may differ a lot depending on the user's decision while installing the program. iTunes's complete uninstall command line is MsiExec.exe /I{A535111D-95C8-487F-869E-CE4C239972D2}. iTunes.exe is the iTunes's primary executable file and it takes circa 9.34 MB (9789256 bytes) on disk.

The executables below are part of iTunes. They occupy an average of 9.48 MB (9941648 bytes) on disk.

  • iTunes.exe (9.34 MB)
  • iTunesHelper.exe (148.82 KB)


The current page applies to iTunes version 11.1.1.11 alone. For more iTunes versions please click below:

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If planning to uninstall iTunes you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders that were left behind:
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes

The files below remain on your disk by iTunes's application uninstaller when you removed it:
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\Cookies\Cookies.binarycookies
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iTunesPrefs.xml
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Application Data\Apple Computer\Preferences\com.apple.iTunes.plist
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\goog-phish-shavar.dat
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\goog-phish-shavar.db
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPodDevices.xml
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iTunesPrefs.xml
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\StoreLocalStorage.plist
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple\Apple Software Update\iTunes.msi
  • 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_dsp.dll
  • 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\iAdCore.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\ca.lproj\About iTunes.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\AboutBox.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\AppConfig.plist
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\AppleTVSetup.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\AppleTVStream.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\AppleTVSync.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\AppsIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\AudiobooksIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\BooksIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\CleanLyrics.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\ColumnWidths.plist
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DeviceCapacityBox.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsAdvanced.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsAppleTVMedia.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsApps.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsAudiobooks.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsBackup.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsBookmarks.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsBooks.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsCalendars.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsClassicCalendars.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsClassicContacts.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsContacts.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsFileSharing.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsGames.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsGeneralAppleTV.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsGeneralAppleTVStreaming.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsiTunesMatch.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsiTunesU.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsMail.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsMovies.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsMusic.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsOptionsIPod.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsOptionsShuffle.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsPhotos.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsPodcasts.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsRentalItem.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsRentedMovies.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsRingtones.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsSummaryVersion.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsTVShows.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsVolumeLimitPanel.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DevicePrefsWorkouts.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DeviceSettingsIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DeviceSetup.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DeviceSetupEULA.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\DeviceSetupRestore.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\EQWindow.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\GeniusIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\genresLoc.plist
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\HomeSharing.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\HomeSharingOn.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\iPad License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\iPhone License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\iPod License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\iPod touch License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\iTunesExtrasDownload.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\iTunesHelpUnavailable.html
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\iTunesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\iTunesLPDownload.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\iTunesUIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\LoadingDeviceText.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\Localizable.strings
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\MasteredForiTunes.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\MoviesIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\MusicIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\ParentalAdvisory.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\PlaylistDragIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\PlaylistIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\PodcastsIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\PodcastViewButton.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\PrintingTemplates\01.Playlist.Songs.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\PrintingTemplates\02.Playlist.UserRatings.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\PrintingTemplates\03.Playlist.DatesPlayed.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\PrintingTemplates\04.Playlist.Custom.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ca.lproj\PrintingTemplates\05.AlbumList.SongsByAlbum.xml

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\8D28D50E07EF82240B370B0CF72E5759
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\Media\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\ESENT\Process\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E05D82D8-FE70-4228-B073-B0C07FE27595}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\MozillaPlugins\@Apple.com/iTunes,version=

Open regedit.exe in order to delete the following registry values:
  • 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\8D28D50E07EF82240B370B0CF72E5759\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\8D28D50E07EF82240B370B0CF72E5759\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\D:\Program Files\iTunes\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\D:\WINDOWS\Installer\{E05D82D8-FE70-4228-B073-B0C07FE27595}\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List\D:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe


A way to erase iTunes from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

iTunes is a program offered by the software company Apple Inc.. Frequently, computer users choose to erase this application. This is hard because uninstalling this manually takes some skill regarding removing Windows programs manually. The best SIMPLE solution to erase 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 Windows PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your Windows computer.

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  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with the program's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful program.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the applications installed on your PC will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate iTunes or simply click the Search feature and type in "iTunes". If it is installed on your PC the iTunes application will be found automatically. When you click iTunes in the list of apps, the following information regarding the program is made available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have regarding iTunes, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the program you want to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for iTunes:





  • The web site of the application is: http://www.apple.com/
  • The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /I{A535111D-95C8-487F-869E-CE4C239972D2}
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will come up. Confirm the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove iTunes.
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8. After uninstalling iTunes, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to proceed with 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 uninstalling iTunes using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your system.

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



Geographical user distribution

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

This page is not a piece of advice to remove iTunes by Apple Inc. from your PC, we are not saying that iTunes by Apple Inc. is not a good application for your computer. This page simply contains detailed info on how to remove iTunes in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2016-06-21 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-06-21 13:11:06.903