after downlaoding the latest version of itunes to my laptop, i get an error message that says itunes can't open because msvcr80.dll is not installed,then another dialogue box says please reinstall itunes error 7 (windows error 126) can anyone help?

can anyone tell me how to get my itunes and all my music back!!!!!

Posted on Jan 23, 2014 2:45 AM

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Jan 23, 2014 2:50 AM in response to redfourfitty

Go to Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs (Win XP) or Programs and Features (Later)


Remove all of these items in the following order:

  • iTunes
  • Apple Software Update
  • Apple Mobile Device Support
  • Bonjour
  • Apple Application Support


Reboot, download iTunes, then reinstall, either using an account with administrative rights, or by right-clicking the downloaded installer and selecting Run as Administrator.


See also HT1925: Removing and Reinstalling iTunes for Windows XP or HT1923: Removing and reinstalling iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8


tt2

Jan 25, 2014 7:54 AM in response to turingtest2

Did all the suggestions...I still cannot access iTunes. This is so frustrating, and I don't know if I will ever be able to get my music back. I have uninstalled and reinstalled about 4 times so far,and I still get the same errors. The worst is the message about mobile device, and telling me I don't have priveledges, lol...this is MY COMPUTER I AM ADMINISTRATOR...frustrating

Jan 25, 2014 9:36 AM in response to pam0743

If your account has admin rights then you can ignore that piece of advice.


Try working working through all the steps listed in HT1923: Removing and reinstalling iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8. Try to ignore any error messages that crop up along the way, and if a particular uninstall rolls back just move on to the next one. You should be able to get to the point that you've uninstalled all that you can. Reboot. Ignore any error on reboot. Then attempt to install iTunes from the current download page. It ought to work. Good luck...


I've no personal experience of this, but in one of the threads someone has suggested the Microsoft Fixit Fix problems that programs cannot be installed or uninstalled which might help. It might also pay to disable any anti-virus software while attempting the repairs.


tt2

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after downlaoding the latest version of itunes to my laptop, i get an error message that says itunes can't open because msvcr80.dll is not installed,then another dialogue box says please reinstall itunes error 7 (windows error 126) can anyone help?

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