How to uninstall and reinstall iTunes on Windows 7

iTunes 9 (Current Version)

This article will show you how to correctly remove iTunes and its components from your computer Windows 7 in the event of program malfunction or error messages resulting in program crash, freeze or unresponsiveness.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Windows 7 installed 32-bit or 64 bit
• Internet connection

Instructions

1. Finding iTunes on Your Computer: Open your control panel by clicking on your start button and opening your control panel. In your control panel, open the "Programs and Features" shortcut. A list will populate showing you all available programs on your computer.

2. Remove iTunes: (*If at any time your computer wants you to restart hit "no") In your program list, locate the (6) components and remove them in this order: iTunes, Quicktime, Apple Software Update, Apple Mobile Device Support, Bonjour, and Apple Application Services (iTunes 9)

3. Restart Computer: Click on your start button and restart your computer or you can shut it down and turn it back on.

4. Download iTunes: Visit www.apple.com/itunes/download to get the latest version of iTunes. The installer will download first then you'll have to go through the installer to install on your hard drive (Local disc C:). Restart your computer one last time and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you check to see if you have 32 bit running or 64 bit because you will need a special installer for 64 bit.

• During the installer iTunes will ask you whether you want certain settings to remained checked, I recommend leaving all options checked with the default iTunes settings.

• Don't worry! Removing iTunes and its components from your computer will not remove any of your music (iTunes is just the program that plays your music files). You could theoretically remove iTunes and not install it again and still locate the music files on your computer and play them through Windows Media Player.

Resources

• Download iTunes Here