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How do I delete C:program files (x86)/common files/apple

How do I delete C:program files (x86)/common files/apple ?

There is a prompt which says that the folder or file is in use in another program.

I am trying to uninstall all Apple progams as suggested by apple support because iTunes won't communicate with my iPod

Posted on Jul 22, 2013 4:53 PM

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Jul 24, 2013 12:22 PM in response to RooDogg

Hello RooDogg,



Thanks for the question. It sounds like there may be a program or service still running that is utilizing this folder. You can double check by making sure the 6 components are uninstalled from the Control Panel:


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

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


Use the Control Panel to uninstall iTunes and related software components in the following order and then restart your computer:


1. iTunes

2. QuickTime

3. Apple Software Update

4. Apple Mobile Device Support

5. Bonjour

6. Apple Application Support (iTunes 9 or later)


If the above are already uninstalled, restart your computer and then confirm that the C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\ can be removed. If it cannot, follow the additional steps at the bottom of the article (referring to iPodService.exe).



Thanks,


Matt M.

How do I delete C:program files (x86)/common files/apple

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