Unfortunately, although iTunes is consideredone of the most universal means for synchronizing Apple devices with computer systems, in Windows (and any modification), conflicts can often be seen. The program may work incorrectly or not work at all. In the simplest case, it needs to be reinstalled or updated. But the application should be uninstalled beforehand. This is where the problem arises of how to completely remove Aytüns from the computer. It would seem that everything is simple, but no. It is necessary to take into account a few points, without the knowledge of which complete removal of the application will not be possible.
How to completely remove Aytyuns from a computer: what should I look for before removing?
Before proceeding with the uninstall, you needclearly understand that during installation, several additional utilities were present in the distribution, which were installed into the system automatically without user intervention.
Based on this, it is not difficult to guess that oneonly the removal of the main application (iTunes) is not limited. In addition, the problem of how to remove iTunes from a Windows computer has a reverse side of the coin. The fact is that even after uninstalling all installed components, unnecessary files and folders remain in the system, which are ordinary computer garbage. This is connected with the iTunes uninstaller itself, and with the similar Windows service (they simply do not delete the residual objects).
How to remove iTunes from computer? Windows 7: standard procedure
So, armed with knowledge, you can proceed to uninstall. At the first stage, the problem of how to completely remove Aytüns from a computer comes down to a completely standard procedure.
First you need to use the programs section andcomponents, located in the "Control Panel", where in the list of installed applications, in addition to iTunes, you need to find additional Bonjour, Restore, Mobile Device Support (developed by Apple Inc.), Application Support (Apple) and Apple Software Update. There is also a Quick Time media platform. It can be left as this support may come in handy later.
В принципе, все программы в списке будут are located nearby. If this is not the case, you can sort the installed applications by publisher or by installation date. Then you just need to remove all the components using a regular tool.
Residual objects
The next step is to remove the remaining rubbish. First of all, you should pay attention to the Program Files directory. In it, you need to remove the Bonjour, iPod and iTunes catalogs with all their contents.
Next in the same directory go to the folderCommonFiles, find the Apple folder in it and delete the CoreFP, Apple Application Support and Mobile Device Support directories. You can try to initially delete the entire folder of Apple, but usually it does not give effect. In addition, in addition to the specified directories, there may be other elements used by the Windows system and unrelated to iTunes.
There is another element - the so-called media library.- the folder where the user media files are located. The question of its removal remains solely for the user (usually the directory is located in the “Music” directory of the corresponding account that is currently active).
Additional tools for uninstalling
Finally, solve the problem of how to completelyYou can remove Ityuns from a computer using a simpler method, using special uninstaller utilities that work much better than the system’s own tools or similar Apple’s built-in tools (iObit Uninstaller, Revo Uninstaller, etc.).
Such programs are good because they allowmake multiple selection of items to be deleted, automatically find and delete the residual files, folders and registry entries. In some cases, it is not even necessary to mark all iTunes-related applications. It is enough to start uninstalling the application you are looking for, and all others will be “hooked up” automatically. In both cases, after the removal is completed, a complete restart of the system must be performed.
