iTunes not Starting in Windows 8

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iTunes not Starting in Windows 8

I have the most current version of iTunes and Quicktime installed -- as a matter of fact I have installed them several times. When I click on iTunes to start it, it starts up the iTunes 32 bit service (as seen in Task Manager) but the application does not open up. Based on reveiwing other posts here, here are some things I have tried so far:

1. Removed and Reinstaleld iTunes (several times)

2. Installed QuickTime

3. Turned off the firewall (windows firewall)

4. Starting iTunes as Administrator

5. Starting iTunes in Windows 7 Compatability mode (along with other lower levels)

And of course have rebooted my pc numerous times with the same results. The app never starts.

What recommendations do people have

iPhone 4S, Windows 8

Posted on Jun 12, 2013 2:39 PM

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brenden dv

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Jun 14, 2013 1:50 PM in response to napjim

Hi napjim,

It sounds like you have been on the right track in troubleshooting this issue. You may want to take a look at the steps offered in the following articles as well:

iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues

http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1717

iTunes for Windows: Doesn't open after upgrading in Windows Vista or Windows 7

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2363

iTunes 11.0.4 for Windows 64

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1615

Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923

Regards,

- Brenden

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Vd853

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Aug 23, 2013 10:38 PM in response to napjim

I recent had this problem after reinstalling Windows 8. I would click on itunes and it will not open, no error message either. I tried everything from Quicktime to even reformatting my computer. The problem is that the itunes folder (inside your music folder) has a corrpution in the secuirty settings. The solution is to move your itunes folder out so that itunes (the program) can make a new itunes folder.

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