Windows 10: CAnnot uninstall iTunes form windows 10 to reinstall it

I am trying to install iTunes again on windows 10 but it says I must uninstall existing version first. I have been through the %programs% run procedure to uninstall but still cannot install. Below is a copy of the text directions I followed without success.

What am I missing?


Make sure that iTunes and its related components are completely uninstalled

In most cases, removing iTunes and its related components from the Control Panel will remove all supporting files belonging to those programs. In some rare cases, files might be left behind. After you remove iTunes and its related components, follow the steps below to locate and remove any additional supporting files.

1. Press the Windows and R key on your keyboard to open the run command.
   
2. In the Run window, enter:
   %programfiles%
   
3. Click OK to open the Program Files folder.
   
4. Delete the following folders, if they exist:
   iTunes
   Bonjour
   iPod
   
   If you see a message that reads "Cannot delete iPodService.exe: It is being used by another person or program," follow the additional steps at the bottom of this article before proceeding with the rest of the steps below.
   
5. Open the Common Files folder, then the Apple folder.
6. Delete the following folders, if they exist:
   Mobile Device Support
   Apple Application Support
   CoreFP
7. Open Local Disk C: located in Computer, or whichever hard disk your programs are installed on.
   
   If you're running a 32-bit version of Windows, skip to step 13.
   If you're running a 64-bit version of Windows, continue with step 8.
   
   
8. Open the Program Files x86 folder.
9. Find the following folders and delete them, if they exist:
   iTunes
   Bonjour
   iPod
10. Open the Common Files folder and then the Apple folder.
11. Locate the following folders and delete them, if they exist:
    Mobile Device Support
    Apple Application Support
    CoreFP
12. Open Local Disk C: in Computer, or whichever hard disk your operating system is installed on.
13. Right-click the Recycle Bin, and select Empty Recycle Bin.

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Cannot reinstall iTunes

did you tried to reinstall itunes when you already rebooted your computer?
or also tried to uninstall itunes in windows safe mode?

Regards,

 

Cannot reinstall iTunes

After having some issues with my iPhone syncing any music (just stayed at updating and did not move) I thought I would uninstall my iTunes and try reinstall it.

It seemed that during the uninstall iTunes was still runnin in the background as even though the iTunes uninstaller said it was gone it was running in task manager. However, programs does not show it is installed anymore.

When I try to reinstall now it says an error occurred during installation before iTunes could be configured....

I have tried to delete all apple files and uninstalled all the Apple software such as bonjour, the updater, QuickTime etc and I still have the issue.

I have also tried to create a new installer folder in c:/windows.

Anyone had this issue before? And how to fix it please? iTunes corrupted all the music files on my phone so basically I have an iPhone with no music and no way to put it on right now.

I am thinking of just doing a system restore right before I tried doing all this as my system installed windows updates that day before I tried to uninstall iTunes. Would it help?

Running Windows 10 x64.

Thanks in advance *Smile

 

Cannot reinstall iTunes

Tried reinstalling after a reboot, same issue.

Have not tried in safe mode. I will try later, just at work at the moment.