What does this mean and how do i fix it: "service 'apple mobile device' failed to start. verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system."

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What does this mean and how do i fix it: "service 'apple mobile device' failed to start. verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system."

What does this mean and how do i fix this so my ipod works again on my computer and itunes: "Service 'apple mobile device' failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services." I tried "retry", i tried "abort" and started over. I keep getting stuck in the same place.

iPod nano, Windows XP

Posted on Jan 31, 2014 2:32 PM

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mario49

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Feb 2, 2014 6:33 AM in response to DEstadt

Hello DEstadt,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

For more information on this, take a look at:

iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows: Unable to install or open

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5376

Check for .dll files

Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes and C:\Program Files\iTunes and look for .dll files.
If you find QTMovie.DLL, or any other .dll files, move them to the desktop.
Reboot your computer.
Note: Depending on your operating system, you may only have one of the listed paths.

Uninstall and reinstall iTunes

Uninstall iTunes and all of its related components.
Reboot your computer. If you can't uninstall a piece of Apple software, try using the Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall Utility.
Re-download and reinstall iTunes 11.1.4.

Best of luck,

Mario

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