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"You cannot open iTunes because it is being updated" Is there a bypass so that it can be launched despite this? I don't need help "preventing" it from being updated once launched, mind you. But I need to launch it, open it and then prevent it.
Reboot your computer. If running High Sierra or earlier you can manually reinstall iTunes if needed.
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How do I launch iTunes when it reads
