Q: Apple Mobile Device Service fails to start

The last update failed on my window 7 pc,
resulting in me having to try it manually download and install, this also
failed eventually it told me to delete and reinstall, this fails due to the
apple mobile device service failing to start, and asking me if I have
sufficient privileges to start system service, help please

Posted on Mar 9, 2015 1:21 PM

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by Jason L,

Jason L Mar 11, 2015 7:48 AM in response to Jbrashear
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Mar 11, 2015 7:48 AM in response to Jbrashear

Hi there Jbrashear,

It sounds like you want to know how to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service because of an alert that was displayed when you were trying to update or reinstall iTunes.

The article below will walk you through the process starting or stopping the Apple Mobile Device Service on your PC.
How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows - Apple Support

Also, if you haven't already, take a look at this article which walk you through the process of completely removing iTunes and then reinstalling it.
Remove and reinstall iTunes and related software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 - Apple Support

Take care,
-Jason
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