How to Completely Uninstall iTunes

Uninstalling your iTunes means you will not be able to update or add music to your iPod.

Having too many programs installed on your computer can affect its performance and speed. If you don't have an iPhone or iPod anymore, or haven't used it in some time, you may want to consider removing your iTunes software. Uninstalling your software will require more than just deleting or removing the desktop icon: You will also have to manually uninstall the program from your computer's control panel.

Instructions

1. Exit out of iTunes if you have it open by clicking the "X" in the top right corner.

2. Click "Start" and then select "Control Panel."

3. Select "Programs and Features" for Vista or "Add or Remove Programs" for XP or other versions of Windows.

4. Select "iTunes" from the list of installed programs.

5. Click "Remove" and select "Yes" when a window prompt asks you if you would like to remove iTunes.

6. Select any iPod updater applications and click "Uninstall" and "Yes" to completely uninstall iTunes. Some iTunes programs include QuickTime, Apple Software Update, Apple Mobile Device Support, Bonjour, and Apple Application Support. Uninstall these programs using the same steps as above.

References

• Apple: Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other Software Components for Windows XP
• Microsoft: Uninstall or Change a Program