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A way to uninstall iTunes from your system

This page is about iTunes for Windows. Below you can find details on how to remove it from your computer. It was developed for Windows by Apple Inc.. More information about Apple Inc. can be seen here. You can read more about about iTunes at . iTunes is usually set up in the C:\Program Files\iTunes folder, subject to the user's choice. iTunes's full uninstall command line is MsiExec.exe /I{41B9E2CF-0B3F-442A-B5B3-592A4A355634}. iTunes.exe is the iTunes's main executable file and it takes approximately 13.57 MB (14228264 bytes) on disk.

iTunes contains of the executables below. They take 13.85 MB (14517840 bytes) on disk.




  • iTunes.exe (13.57 MB)
  • iTunesHelper.exe (282.79 KB)


This page is about iTunes version 8.0.0.35 only. Click on the links below for other iTunes versions:

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If you're planning to uninstall iTunes you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Directories that were left behind:
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes

The files below were left behind on your disk by iTunes's application uninstaller when you removed it:
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iTunesPrefs.xml
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Application Data\Apple Computer\Preferences\com.apple.iTunes.plist
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPodDevices.xml
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iTunesPrefs.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\Acknowledgements.rtf
  • 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\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\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
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsPodcasts.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsRentalItem.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsRentedMovies.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsRingtones.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsSummaryVersion.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsTVShows.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsVolumeLimitPanel.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsWorkouts.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DeviceSettingsIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DeviceSetup.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DeviceSetupEULA.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DeviceSetupRestore.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\EQWindow.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\GeniusIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\genresLoc.plist
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\HomeSharing.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\HomeSharingOn.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iPad License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iPhone License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iPod License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iPod touch License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iTunesExtraGridView.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iTunesHelpUnavailable.html
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iTunesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iTunesUIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\Localizable.strings
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\MasteredForiTunes.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\MoviesIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\MusicIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\ParentalAdvisory.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PlaylistDragIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PlaylistIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PodcastsIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PodcastViewButton.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\01.Playlist.Songs.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\02.Playlist.UserRatings.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\03.Playlist.DatesPlayed.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\04.Playlist.Custom.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\05.AlbumList.SongsByAlbum.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\06.AlbumList.ListOfAlbums.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\07.Insert.TextOnly.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\08.Insert.Mosaic.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\09.Insert.WhiteMosaic.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\10.Insert.SingleCover.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\11.Insert.TextOnlyBW.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\12.Insert.MosaicBW.xml

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the data below:
  • 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\4799B86832F4D4946BCBF4BA292B57D5
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\Media\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{41B9E2CF-0B3F-442A-B5B3-592A4A355634}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\MozillaPlugins\@Apple.com/iTunes,version=

Additional registry values that are not removed:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aa\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aa
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aax\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aax
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aif\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aif
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aifc\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aifc
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aiff\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aiff
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cda\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.cda
  • 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\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m3u
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3u8\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m3u8
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4a\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4a
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4b\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4b
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4p\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4p
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4r\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4r
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4v\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4v
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mov\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mov
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp2\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mp2
  • 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\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.pls
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rmp\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.rmp
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wav\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.wav
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wave\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.wave
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Features\4799B86832F4D4946BCBF4BA292B57D5\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\4799B86832F4D4946BCBF4BA292B57D5\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\{41B9E2CF-0B3F-442A-B5B3-592A4A355634}\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List\C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe


How to remove iTunes using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

iTunes is an application marketed by the software company Apple Inc.. Some users decide to uninstall this program. Sometimes this can be troublesome because uninstalling this by hand takes some knowledge regarding removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best QUICK way to uninstall 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 PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and all around tool to take care of your computer.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the program by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
  • install 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 tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good package of tools.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Press the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the programs existing on your computer will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find iTunes or simply click the Search feature and type in "iTunes". If it is installed on your PC the iTunes app will be found automatically. Notice that when you click iTunes in the list of programs, the following information regarding the application is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding iTunes, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the application you wish to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
For example you can see that for iTunes:





  • The software company is: http://www.apple.com/
  • The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /I{41B9E2CF-0B3F-442A-B5B3-592A4A355634}
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will come up. Confirm the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall iTunes.
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8. After uninstalling iTunes, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong iTunes which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling iTunes with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your system.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.



Geographical user distribution

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

This page is not a recommendation to remove iTunes by Apple Inc. from your PC, nor are we saying that iTunes by Apple Inc. is not a good software application. This page simply contains detailed info on how to remove iTunes in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2016-06-25 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-06-25 06:13:26.753