Q: Apple Mobile Device failed to start

Hi, I am sure that you are right. I did not spot the entry under Apple in Programs and Features until later. I have noted though that some posts say that removing all the Apple applications this way did not work. Maybe uninstalling it from Programs and Features first and then removing the Apple folder if it is still there would be a belt and braces approach. Rgds

Yes, that might be the best way to go.

Personally, I simply uninstalled the following programs "Apple Application Support", "Apple Mobile Device Support",  "Bonjour" and "iTunes" and reinstalled the newest version of iTunes which reinstalled all the others and worked as expected.

Note: it is always best to use the uninstaller (if available) instead of renaming/deleting application forlders.

Thanks semi!  Worked for me too!

I have the same problem with "Apple Mobile Device."  I tried removing it and reinstalling it several times, did not work.

Did you follow semi...'s advice and uninstall all of those files? Once I did that and reinstalled worked like a charm. Good luck!

"Apple mobile device" will not uninstall. suggestions? I have been messing with this for about 2 hours.

I did try removing Apple Application Support, Apple Mobile Device Support, Bonjour and iTunes.  I reinstalled iTunes and it did solve my problem with the Apple Mobile Device error I was getting.

everything deleted except the APPLE MOBILE DEVICE SUPPORT for some odd reason

Same here. Cant delete it. Swell.

Thank you semiaddict, your  method worked perfectly for me.

@vikfan, @Hefsquire,

Are you logged in as administrator ?

If not, please try to uninstall APPLE MOBILE DEVICE SUPPORT as administrator.

If that doesn't work, try to unsinstall after restarting windows.

Thanks!

Couldnt delete it, but reinstall worked.

I have found the solution to this.

Step 1 - Uninstall itunes and apple apps.

Step 2 - right-click on My Computer and click on manage

Step 3 - Click on the Services And Applications tab

Step 4 - Click Services

Step 5 - look for Apple Mobile Device and double-click on it.

Note: It should be disabled and not at automatic! try doing a disk clean up on to make sure

the Apple Mobile Device service is ready to be deleted. *You should be able to see the service is at the point of deletion. means you cannot enable it anymore.

Step 6 - restart your computer. *your computer should have a update.

Step 7 - go into the Services And Applications tab again to confirm the Apple Mobile Device is deleted.

Step 8 - Install itunes.

Step 9 - enjoy itunes

I had the error that the "Apple mobile device" will not uninstall. I found the answer here:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-windows_programs/fat al-error-occurs-while-uninstalling-apple-mobile/e6c699ec-f036-42a4-bdea-06c9fa7d a4aa

Once I uninstalled that program I was able to complete uninstalling the others recommended above. I re-installed Itunes and everything works fine. But I am still keeping my fingers crossed!