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How to uninstall iTunes from your system

iTunes is a computer program. This page is comprised of details on how to uninstall it from your computer. It is made by Apple Inc.. You can read more on Apple Inc. or check for application updates here. More information about iTunes can be found at . iTunes is usually set up in the C:\Program Files\iTunes folder, but this location may vary a lot depending on the user's option when installing the program. The full command line for uninstalling iTunes is MsiExec.exe /I{93F2A022-6C37-48B8-B241-FFABD9F60C30}. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may get a notification for admin rights. iTunes.exe is the programs's main file and it takes approximately 3.99 MB (4186920 bytes) on disk.

iTunes is composed of the following executables which take 4.15 MB (4356688 bytes) on disk:

  • iTunes.exe (3.99 MB)
  • iTunesHelper.exe (165.79 KB)


The information on this page is only about version 12.1.2.27 of iTunes. Click on the links below for other iTunes versions:

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If you are manually uninstalling iTunes we advise you to check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders left behind when you uninstall iTunes:
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Apeaksoft Studio\Apeaksoft iOS Unlocker\iTunes
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Apple Computer\iTunes
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WER\ReportArchive\Critical_iTunes.exe_f9aa94493e6aff825f064f56bc16b357dd2d325_154988cf

The files below are left behind on your disk by iTunes when you uninstall it:
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\Acknowledgements.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\AirTrafficHost.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-console-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-datetime-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-debug-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-errorhandling-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-file-l2-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-handle-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-heap-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-interlocked-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-libraryloader-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-localization-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-memory-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-namedpipe-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-processenvironment-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-1.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-profile-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-rtlsupport-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-string-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-sysinfo-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-timezone-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-core-util-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-crt-conio-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-crt-convert-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-crt-environment-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-crt-filesystem-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-crt-heap-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-crt-locale-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-crt-math-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-crt-multibyte-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-crt-private-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-crt-process-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-crt-stdio-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-crt-string-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-crt-time-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\api-ms-win-crt-utility-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\ApplePushService.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\ASL.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\asrp.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\CD Configuration\gearcdrdll.cfg
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\CD Configuration\gearcdroem.cfg
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\CD Configuration\gearcdrtype.cfg
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\CFNetwork.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\concrt140.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\CoreFoundation.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\CoreFP.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\CoreGraphics.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gnsdk_dsp.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gnsdk_link.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gnsdk_manager.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gnsdk_musicid.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gnsdk_submit.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iAdCore.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\icudt49.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\icudt62.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iPodUpdaterExt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\ITDetector.ocx
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\About iTunes.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AboutBox.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AppConfig.plist
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AppleTVSetup.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AppleTVStream.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AppleTVSync.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AppsIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AudiobooksIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\BooksIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\CleanLyrics.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\ColumnWidths.plist
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DeviceCapacityBox.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsAdvanced.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsAppleTVMedia.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsApps.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsAudiobooks.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsBackup.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsBookmarks.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsBooks.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsCalendars.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsClassicCalendars.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsClassicContacts.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsContacts.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsFileSharing.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsGames.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsGeneralAppleTV.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsGeneralAppleTVStreaming.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsiTunesMatch.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsiTunesU.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsMail.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsMovies.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsMusic.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsOptionsIPod.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsOptionsShuffle.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsPhotos.itxib

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be uninstalled; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aa\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aax\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aif\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aifc\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aiff\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cda\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cdda\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipa\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipg\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipsw\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itdb\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ite\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itl\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itlp\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itls\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itms\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itpc\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3u\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3u8\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4a\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4b\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4p\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4r\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4v\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mov\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp2\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp3\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mpeg\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mpg\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pcast\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pls\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rmp\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wav\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wave\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\iTunes
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/x-itunes-itls
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/x-itunes-itms
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/x-itunes-itpc
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Apple Computer, Inc.\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Apple Computer, Inc.\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\7C40F1ECCB979124EBA6AB9420424D5B
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\Media\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\RADAR\HeapLeakDetection\DiagnosedApplications\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\iTunes_RASAPI32
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\iTunes_RASMANCS
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{CE1F04C7-79BC-4219-BE6A-BA490224D4B5}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\MozillaPlugins\@Apple.com/iTunes,version=

Open regedit.exe to delete the values below from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aa\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aa
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aax\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aax
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aif\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aif\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aif
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aifc\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aifc\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aifc
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aiff\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aiff\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aiff
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cda\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cda\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.cda
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cdda\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cdda\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.cdda
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipa\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.ipa
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipg\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.ipg
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipsw\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.ipsw
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itb\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.itb
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itdb\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.itdb
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ite\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.ite
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itl\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.itl
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itlp\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.itlp
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itls\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.itls
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itms\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.itms
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itpc\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.itpc
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3u\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3u\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m3u
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3u8\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3u8\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m3u8
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4a\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4a\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4a
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4b\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4b\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4b
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4p\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4p\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4p
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4r\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4r\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4r
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4v\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4v\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4v
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mov\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mov
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp2\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp2\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mp2
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp3\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp3\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mp3
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mpeg\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mpeg
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mpg\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mpg
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pcast\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.pcast
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pls\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pls\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.pls
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rmp\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.rmp
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wav\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wav\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.wav
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wave\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wave\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.wave
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AudioCD\shell\play\command\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\MuiCache\70\8F259D79\@C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\iTunesRegistry.dll,-27
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\7C40F1ECCB979124EBA6AB9420424D5B\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\iTunes\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Windows\Installer\{CE1F04C7-79BC-4219-BE6A-BA490224D4B5}\


How to uninstall iTunes using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

iTunes is an application marketed by the software company Apple Inc.. Some computer users decide to erase this application. Sometimes this is difficult because removing this by hand requires some know-how related to removing Windows applications by hand. The best QUICK practice to erase iTunes is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and all around utility to optimize your Windows PC.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the program by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful program.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the applications installed on the computer will appear

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate iTunes or simply activate the Search field and type in "iTunes". If it is installed on your PC the iTunes application will be found very quickly. After you click iTunes in the list of programs, the following data regarding the application is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding iTunes, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the program you are about to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
For example you can see that for iTunes:





  • The web site of the application is: http://www.apple.com/
  • The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /I{93F2A022-6C37-48B8-B241-FFABD9F60C30}
7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. Confirm the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove iTunes.
Uninstall iTunes


8. After removing iTunes, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items of iTunes that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing iTunes with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your system.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.



Geographical user distribution

  • Windows 8.1 (6.3)
  • 10.0
  • Windows 7 (6.1)
  • Windows XP (5.1)
  • Windows Vista (6.0)
  • Windows 8 (6.2)
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Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall iTunes by Apple Inc. from your PC, we are not saying that iTunes by Apple Inc. is not a good application for your PC. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall iTunes supposing you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2016-06-18 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-06-18 19:50:05.607