itunes error writing to file: C\Config.Msi\165996.rbf verify that you have access to that directory
That's the error I get when trying to uninstall or reinstall my itunes. The application no longer works and I just purchased a new Ipod touch 4th generation that requires I uninstall and upgrade to 10.6.
iPod touch, Windows Vista
Maybe here:
Trouble installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
Also see the previous discussions on the right side of this page under the heading "More Like This" with your same error.
I had this exact same problem just now, trying to upgrade to 10.7.
I even got that error msg when trying to UNINSTALL iTunes!
After hours of frustration trying everyone's different suggestions, I downloaded Revo Uninstaller http://www.cnet.com.au/apps/revo-uninstaller-10610875/ which solved the problem.
Use it to help uninstall iTunes and related software components in the following order and then restart your computer:
Then you can install iTunes from scratch.
Good luck 🙂
itunes error writing to file: C\Config.Msi\165996.rbf verify that you have access to that directory
