Help with install error: Bonjour service failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges
Hi everyone,
I tried opening iTunes and received an error saying components were missing. So, I tried updating to the latest version through Apple Software Update, but received an error while the installation was at the "starting services" part. The error (picture attached below) states: "Service 'Bonjour Service' (Bonjour Service) failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services."
I tried uninstalling iTunes and all related Apple software a number of times, and then reinstalling (as admin) with my antivirus (ESET) temporarily disabled to no avail. I'm running Windows 8.1 (been meaning to upgrade to Windows 10 but haven't gotten around to it yet). I haven't done anything new on my PC other than install Google Earth a couple weeks ago, so I did a System Restore to before that, but that didn't work either.
If I go to Task Manager --> Services during the install process, the Bonjour service is disabled and right clicking to start does nothing.
I really want to be able to access my music and back-up my iPhone so I can take it in for a repair asap!
Any ideas?
Thank you 🙂
iPhone 6, Windows 8