How to completely uninstall iTunes

Apple iTunes is an advanced application that's not only a very good media player, but also a great iPod and iPhone manager. Simplicity is perhaps the most appropriate word that can summarise its overall looks and usability.

Are you having trouble uninstalling iTunes?
Are you looking for a solution that will completely uninstall and remove all of its files from your computer?
This guide will provide you with detailed instructions and all the information that you require to remove and uninstall
iTunes.

What usually makes people to uninstall iTunes?

It seems that there are many users who have difficulty uninstalling programs like iTunes from their systems. Some experience issues during uninstallation, whereas other encounter problems after the program is removed.

These are the main reasons why iTunes is uninstalled by users:

The program is not compatible with other installed applications.
The program crashes or hangs periodically/frequently.
The program is not as good as the user expected.
The program is being re-installed (uninstalled and installed again afterwards).
The program is regarded by the user and/or some websites as a potentially malicious.
The program is not listed in the Windows Settings or Control Panel.
After removing the program, some of its related processes still run on the computer.
Some traces of the program can still can be found on the computer.
Removing process running for a long time and does not come to the end.

Possible problems that can arise during uninstallation of iTunes

The program’s built-in uninstaller does not start or does not operate properly.
A file required for the uninstallation to complete could not be run.
Due to an error, not all of the files were successfully uninstalled.
Another process is preventing the program from being uninstalled.

There could be other causes why users may not be able to uninstall iTunes. An incomplete uninstallation of a program may cause problems, which is why thorough removal of programs is recommended.

How to uninstall iTunes completely?

Method 1: Uninstall iTunes with a third-party uninstaller.

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Download and install Revo Uninstaller Pro - 30 days fully functional trial version
2
Start Revo Uninstaller Pro and open the module "Logs Database"
3
In the Search field type "iTunes" and you will see all logs of "iTunes" in the database compatible with your Windows Version.
4
Select the appropriate log by version from the list and press the "Uninstall" button from the toolbar
5
You will see few popping up windows showing the download and import of the log to your Revo Uninstaller Pro and then the main Uninstall dialog that shows the progress of the uninstall of iTunes.

Note: If you see iTunes listed in the "All programs" tab, another approach is to start the uninstall from there and if Revo Uninstaller Pro detects an appropriate log from its database it will be automatically used for the uninstall.

Method 2: Uninstall iTunes via Apps and Features/Programs and Features.

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Open the Start Menu and type Apps and Features
2
Look for iTunes in the list and click on it. The next step is to click on uninstall, so you can initiate the uninstallation.

Method 3: Uninstall iTunes with its uninstaller.exe.

Most of the computer programs have uninstall.exe or uninst000.exe in their installation folders. You need to execute these files in order to start the uninstallation process. Here are the steps:

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Go to the installation folder of iTunes. Most of the times it is located in C:\Programs files or C:\Program files(x86)
2
Locate uninstall.exe or uninst000.exe
3
Double click the file to start the uninstallation process.

Method 4: Uninstall String with Run

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Hold the Windows + R keys to open the Run command.
2
this uninstallation string
MsiExec.exe /I{0E5D76AD-A3FB-48D5-8400-8903B10317D3}

and paste it in the Run command window and click OK.
3
Follow the instructions to complete the uninstallation.

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Available logs

iTunes 11 on Windows 7 64-bit

iTunes 11 on Windows XP 32-bit

iTunes 12.1 on Windows 7 64-bit

iTunes 12.1 on Windows 7 32-bit

iTunes 12.1 on Windows XP 32-bit

iTunes 12.1 on Windows 8.1 64-bit

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