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Cannot remove older version of iTunes, cannot DL latest iTunes

I have tried to download the latest iTunes version many times but in vain. Hence, decided to remove the older version of iTunes and hopefully be able to DL the latest version. But after many attempts, my PC simply cannot remove the entire older iTunes version 4. This program "Apply Software Update" still lingers in the system! It seperate dialog box pops up stating


"The feature you are trying to remove is on a network resource that is unavailable.Click an alternative path that contains the installation package 'AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi in the box below'. However, even when i try to locate for the software i simply cannnot find it!


Any suggestions pls? So stuck without iTunes bkup.

iPhone 3GS, Windows XP

Posted on Jun 14, 2012 11:48 PM

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Jun 15, 2012 2:26 AM in response to bbelise

"The feature you are trying to remove is on a network resource that is unavailable.Click an alternative path that contains the installation package 'AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi in the box below'. However, even when i try to locate for the software i simply cannnot find it!


Download the Windows Installer CleanUp utility from the following page (use one of the links under the "DOWNLOAD LOCATIONS" User uploaded filethingy on the Major Geeks page):


http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4459


To install the utility, doubleclick the msicuu2.exe file you downloaded.


Now run the utility ("Start > All Programs > Windows Install Clean Up"). In the list of programs that appears in CleanUp, select any Apple Software Update entries and click "Remove", as per the following screenshot:


User uploaded file


Quit out of CleanUp, restart the PC and try another iTunes install using an iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64Setup.exe) downloaded from the Apple Website:


http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/


Does it go through properly this time?

Mar 13, 2015 12:35 PM in response to jtgturner047

If you're running a 64-bit edition of Windows, all prior releases of iTunes other than 12.1.0.71 (and the current 12.1.1.4) will be installed in C:\Program Files (x86). Note, though, that simply deleting folders is never sufficient to uninstall iTunes (or any other application). Even if the original folders to which iTunes was installed are absent, there may be components in other locations - the previously referenced tip describes how to remove these and the order in which they should be removed.

Mar 13, 2015 1:08 PM in response to jtgturner047

For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.


The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies. The notes below the box include what to do if you cannot remove a specific component.


The further information area has direct links to the current and recent builds in case you have problems downloading, need to revert to an older version or want to try the iTunes for Windows (64-bit - for older video cards) release as a workaround for installation or performance issues, or compatibility with QuickTime or third party software.


Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there also links to backup and recovery advice should it be needed.



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Cannot remove older version of iTunes, cannot DL latest iTunes

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