Help!!! iTunes install error "Apple Mobile Device Service Failed To Start". Error 7 (Windows Error 193)

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Help!!! iTunes install error "Apple Mobile Device Service Failed To Start". Error 7 (Windows Error 193)

Help! Following a standard upgrade I got the error message "iTunes was not installed correctly. Please reinstall iTunes. Error 7 (Windows Error 193).

I am running Windows 7 and installing again brings the message "Apple Mobile Device Service failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services"

I have uninstalled everything Apple, deleted all related folders and run as administrator numerous times with no luck.

I had hoped that iTunes 12.1.2 would resolve the issue, unfortunately it failed to do so leaving me iTunes free which is driving me mad!

Can anyone advise what else I can do to resolve the error and bring back iTunes?

Thanks

iPod (5th generation), iOS 8.3

Posted on Apr 26, 2015 7:39 AM

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Answer 1

Apr 26, 2015 7:43 AM in response to GruffalosToes

I have the same issue here

I Reinstalled itunes about 5 times and no Hope 😟

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Answer 2

turingtest2

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Apr 26, 2015 9:33 AM in response to GruffalosToes

For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.

The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies.

The further information area has direct links to the current and recent builds in case you have problems downloading, need to revert to an older version, or want to try the iTunes for Windows (64-bit - for older video cards) release as a workaround for installation or performance issues, or compatibility with QuickTime or third party software.

Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there are also links to backup and recovery advice should it be needed.

tt2

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Answer 3

Apr 28, 2015 9:09 AM in response to turingtest2

Thanks for the advice, after much pain the option to install iTunes for Windows (64 bit for older cards) has fixed the problem.

I have unchecked the option to automatically check for updates, hopefully that will prevent a repeat...

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turingtest2

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Apr 28, 2015 9:22 AM in response to GruffalosToes

You're welcome. 🙂

The version on the "for older video cards" link should get updated with each new iTunes release.

tt2

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