Q: Apple Mobile Device failed to start

I had this same issue and followed the instructions in this article:

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findbyerrormessage/a/msvcr80-dll-not-found-missing -error.htm

It was pretty quick, and completely fixed the issue.

Since the new iTunes version came out a week ago, I've had the same problem.  I have a Windows Home Vista machine.  I have followed the reinstall (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923) a couple of times (to make sure I did it right). Though I finally got iTunes to install properly, when I follow the directions to restart AMD (http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567) under Start>Control Panel>Services>Apple Mobile Device it is already "automatic" and only has "Start" available, not "Stop" also.  When I hit Start I get the message, "The Apple Mobile Device service on Local Computer started and then stopped.  Some services stop automatically if they are not in use by other services or programs."  I've had no problems with iTunes for over a year until this last update.

That fixed it for me, too.  Thanks, brusk21483.

Thanks, brusk21483 - that worked for me.

Thanks brusk21483 - This worked like a charm and was super easy!!!!!!

i tyied over 5 days ...   now fixed 100% working

Solutions:

Services error:

First, temporarily disable any anti-virus programs.

1) When installing, I right-clicked on iTunes64Setup.exe, and chose "Run as administrator"

2) I still received the error message, but chose to ignore. I tunes then launched.

3) click the Windows start button (the windows logo on the screen). Right-click on "Computer" and choose "Manage"

4) Click on "Services and Applications"

5) Click on "Services"

6) Find the "Apple Mobile Device" Service from the list, and double-click on it

7) For startup type, choose "Automatic", then click on "Start"

8) Close iTunes, and re-open it.

9) Enable your anti-virus program again.

i tyied over 5 days ...   now fixed 100% working

Solutions:

Services error:

First, temporarily disable any anti-virus programs.

1) When installing, I right-clicked on iTunes64Setup.exe, and chose "Run as administrator"

2) I still received the error message, but chose to ignore. I tunes then launched.

3) click the Windows start button (the windows logo on the screen). Right-click on "Computer" and choose "Manage"

4) Click on "Services and Applications"

5) Click on "Services"

6) Find the "Apple Mobile Device" Service from the list, and double-click on it

7) For startup type, choose "Automatic", then click on "Start"

8) Close iTunes, and re-open it.

9) Enable your anti-virus program again.

people i had the same problem , here is the solution that i found , check out the link below :

http://just-music-hit.blogspot.com/2014/02/solution-apple-mobile-device-failed-t o.html

wish u good luck

Just uninstall all apple programmes from your pc(Itunes, Bonjour, Apple Mobile Device Support, Apple Application Support, Apple Software Update) than go to the official apple website and download itunes again..

It worked, now I can use itunes

I had to remove everything as stated down below and it worked great. I am usining windows vista......http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923

I did all of this but when I tried to start the Apple mobile device, an error message pops up reading "Windows cannot start the Apple mobile device service on local computer. Error 1053: the service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion." So frustrating!

I uninstalled and reinstalled everything including Windows.net framework 3.5 & 4.0 in which another Apple support site had stated to do.

I have IPhone 4.  ITunes stopped recognizing my phone on my pc.  Ran ITunes diagnostic. Diagnostic led me to Local Services on my pc to restart Mobile Device Support.  All attempts to restart failed, so...  This is what worked for me (after 3 full days of following everyone's suggestions on these pages).  I came across these instructions (provided below) after one more google search for help from Apple site.  This solution worked for me (yeterday).  Give it a try. 

Uninstall in the folowing sequence--DON'T DARE DEVIATE SEQUENCE:

a. ITunes

b. ITunes Software Update

c. Apple Mobile Service Device Support

d. Bonjour

e, Apple Application Support (for ITunes 9 or later).  

Reboot.

Install ITunes 11 and set to open immediately after install completes.  Should open to your regular ITunes page.

Plug in your IPhone.  ITunes will sync with your phone sucessfully.

Good Luck!

I tried updating java and allowing it in my browser. uninstalling itunes folders, restarting, got itunes download from filehippo, installed fine

Nope, this did not work either.  I get a message that the mobile device would not start in a timely fashion.

I am having the same problem and have uninstalled in the right order three times now, rebooted, redownloaded, and reinstalled and I still get this same apple device manager failed to start... any other ideas or solutions?