Windows 10: Which iTunes components do I REALLY need?

Discus and support Which iTunes components do I REALLY need? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I did a clean reinstall of Windows 10 not long ago & want to reinstall iTunes. But 1st, I'd like to know which components I REALLY need? What I mean is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by CJW, Feb 17, 2019.

  1. CJW
    CJW Win User

    Which iTunes components do I REALLY need?


    I did a clean reinstall of Windows 10 not long ago & want to reinstall iTunes. But 1st, I'd like to know which components I REALLY need? What I mean is that when running the iTunes setup program, it unpacks 5 Windows Installer packages:
    • AppleApplicationSupport64.msi
    • AppleMobileDeviceSupport6464.msi
    • AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi
    • iTunes64.msi
    • SetupAdmin.msi
    I am ONLY going to use the player to listen to music as well as download & watch movies from my computer. I am NOT going to be syncing w/ANY i-device (iPod, iPhone, iPad, etc.).
    So I know I do NOT need to install the AppleMobileDeviceSupport6464.msi & I am NOT going to be installing the AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi for personal preference; the SetupAdmin.msi will just install ALL the components & 2 startup files (which just slow down boot times & add nothing to the iTunes experience), which is what I DON'T want. So, besides just iTunes64.msi, do I REALLY need the AppleApplicationSupport64.msi installed?

    :)
     
    CJW, Feb 17, 2019
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  2. SMITTYCHAT.
    Smittychat. Win User

    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
     
    Smittychat., Feb 17, 2019
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  3. RAMON IMP
    Ramon Imp Win User
    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.
     
    Ramon Imp, Feb 17, 2019
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  4. ARUL_D
    Arul_D Win User

    Which iTunes components do I REALLY need?

    cant install itunes on windows 10

    Hi Richard,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    Let me try and assist you with the issue you are experiencing.

    1. Are you able to install other third-party program on Windows 10 machine?

    2. Which version of iTunes are you trying to install?

    3. What are the troubleshooting steps that you have already tried?

    Follow these steps:

    • Un-installing all Apple related components through the 'Uninstall or change a program' utility in the Windows control panel.
    • Removing remnants from the 'Program Files' folder.
    • Clearing out the temporary folders.
    • Restarting the computer and reinstalling.

    If you are still facing issues installing iTunes on Windows 10, kindly post your query on the Apple iTunes support forum.

    https://discussions.apple.com/community/iTunes

    Let us know if it helps.

     
    Arul_D, Feb 17, 2019
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