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I accidentally UN-installed Bonjour. How do I get it back?

I accidentally UN-installed Bonjour. A box came up and said to get Bonjour back I needed to un-install iTunes and re-install iTunes. Does that mean I will lose my whole library if I un-install iTunes? Can I get Bonjour without un-installing iTunes?


THANKS!

Lisa

iPod touch, Windows Vista

Posted on Oct 29, 2012 8:25 PM

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Posted on Nov 1, 2012 6:19 PM

Uninstalling and then reinstalling your iTunes should also get your Bonjour reinstalled.


For the reinstall, use an installer downloaded from the Apple website:


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


... or you could get it back via your Apple Software Update for Windows.


Under normal circumstances, an uninstall/reinstall of iTunes doesn't touch your content. (That being said, it's still always a good idea to maintain a current backup at all times in case of disasters.)


If you'd prefer not to uninstall iTunes, try the following procedure.


Download and save a copy of the iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64setup.exe) installer file to your hard drive:


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


Download and install the free trial version of WinRAR:


http://www.rarlab.com/


Right-click the iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64setup.exe), and select "Extract to iTunesSetup" (or "Extract to iTunes64Setup"). WinRAR will expand the contents of the file into a folder called "iTunesSetup" (or "iTunes64Setup").


Go into the folder and doubleclick the Bonjour.msi (or Bonjour64.msi) to do a standalone Bonjour install.

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Nov 1, 2012 6:19 PM in response to cccfranklin

Uninstalling and then reinstalling your iTunes should also get your Bonjour reinstalled.


For the reinstall, use an installer downloaded from the Apple website:


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


... or you could get it back via your Apple Software Update for Windows.


Under normal circumstances, an uninstall/reinstall of iTunes doesn't touch your content. (That being said, it's still always a good idea to maintain a current backup at all times in case of disasters.)


If you'd prefer not to uninstall iTunes, try the following procedure.


Download and save a copy of the iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64setup.exe) installer file to your hard drive:


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


Download and install the free trial version of WinRAR:


http://www.rarlab.com/


Right-click the iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64setup.exe), and select "Extract to iTunesSetup" (or "Extract to iTunes64Setup"). WinRAR will expand the contents of the file into a folder called "iTunesSetup" (or "iTunes64Setup").


Go into the folder and doubleclick the Bonjour.msi (or Bonjour64.msi) to do a standalone Bonjour install.

I accidentally UN-installed Bonjour. How do I get it back?

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