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hi i cant update itunes because it says windows cannot open a program it needs to for install what can i do?

hi I've just bought an ipod touch 6 and am now attempting to update itunes to install it but i currently cant. throught the install a text box states that my windows installer to open this cannot open so i cannot install this how can i fix this problem

Posted on Oct 13, 2015 6:47 AM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2015 7:36 AM

TThis could be caused by a number of things.


HAve you tried to restart your computer and then try the install again?

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Oct 13, 2015 10:50 AM in response to dannyda39val

One possible solution would be to check for corrupted system files.


also anti virus software could be interfering or malware could also be lurking


to fix system files do the following but note it make take some time to run so be patient


SFC tool scans system files and replaces incorrect versions of the system files by using the correct versions.

To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then type cmd in the Start Search box.


2. Right-click cmd in the Programs list, and then click Run as administrator.

If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password or click Continue

3. At the command prompt enter sfc /scannow and press ENTER

hi i cant update itunes because it says windows cannot open a program it needs to for install what can i do?

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