Windows 10: Itunes cannot remove previous installation despite all efforts

I have followed this uninstall procedure offered up by Apple Support without success:


https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204275

The Microsoft Store successfully downloads Itunes, but when I click "install" this error surfaces. "Your previous iTunes installation must be removed before continuing" followed by "iTunes could not remove your previous installation"


I simply cannot remove iTunes, as it keeps getting detected.


Please help.

:)

 

Cannot install iTunes

Hello,

What version of Windows are you using?

Did you follow the steps for uninstalling iTunes? If not, do so now.

Right click on Start > Select Control Panel > Uninstall Programs

Uninstall all of these applications

• iTunes Software
• Quicktime
• Apple Software Update
• Apple Mobile Support
• Bonjour (especially Bonjour, the most problematic and most difficult component to remove properly! )
  
• Apple Application Support (iTunes 9 or later)
• iPhone (if you have it loaded)
• and anything else related to iTunes — that’s the tough part where you need to be very careful
  

iTunes should be uninstalled in this process of elimination. Reboot the computer.

To install iTunes, follow these steps.

Step one - download the icloud control panel (do not install yet)

Step two - Run the installer as an administrator by right clicking the installer and running as administrator

Step three - after the install finishes, DO NOT reboot

Step four - run the apple software update program and install iTunes from there.

Step five - Reboot, and enjoy

 

iTunes installation + Other installation that have occured

It seems that there's a problem with that particular link. Anyhow, here are some steps that you can try and see if it resolves the issue:

• Disable your third-party antivirus.
• Install iTunes as administrator.
• Update your Windows.
• Restart your PC.
• Visit Apple forums to check for suggestions.

Update us with the results of these steps.

 

Can't upgrade, install or remove iTunes once Windows 10 installed

Hi Rosie,

I realize that you are facing issues with the iTunes on Windows 10 PC. I will try to help you with this issue.

Please answer these questions to get more clarity on this issue:

• 
  What is the exact issue that you are facing with iTunes?
  
• 
  What is the error message you get while trying to update iTunes or remove it?
  

Follow these steps to uninstall iTunes from the PC:

• 
  Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Programs and Features”.
  
• 
  From the list of all installed application, select iTunes and click “Uninstall”.
  

Follow the onscreen directions to remove iTunes completely. Remember to restart the computer.

Article for reference.

Remove and reinstall iTunes and related software components for Windows 7 and later:
Remove and reinstall iTunes and related software components for Windows 7 and later

Keep us informed to help you further.