Can't uninstall iTunes program due to missing itunes.msi file.

Anonymous
2009-11-15T02:18:15+00:00

I click on itunes icon error Problem with shortcut This action is only valid for products that are curently installed. First I tried searching for the file, no luck. I tried system restore. I tried "winrar" apparantly there were no files to extract. i also tried "Ccleaner" is there anything else I can do I've been trying for 48 hours!This is the  error message upon uninstalling - the feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable. Click Ok or try again or enter an alternative path to folder containing the installation package 'itunes.msi' in the box below. I ran a search and found a file browsed the path selected open and another error message saying it isnt a valid installation package for the itunes program. try to find the itunes.msi in a folder from which you can install itunes.

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Anonymous
2011-03-28T21:02:59+00:00

Windows Installer cleanup utility is no longer available for download from Microsoft. It was found to damage other components and should not be used.

With that said, it would be best to post this issue in the Apple discussion forums for assistance.

Delete all Apple products from your computer.

See: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925

Use the Control Panel to uninstall iTunes and related software components in the following order:

  1. iTunes
  2. QuickTime
  3. Apple Software Update
  4. Apple Mobile Device Support
  5. Bonjour
  6. Apple Application Support (iTunes 9 or later)

Then download and install the latest version of iTunes for your operating system.

Please reply back and let us know if this helps.

Thanks,

Marilyn

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-08-03T02:02:31+00:00

    You were right I used the Microsoft Fix it, windows installer clean up utility (msicuu2.exe) this worked and all else went well. This clean up does not support XP any longer. Thanks again, I first tried the WinRAR this did not work

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-02-01T04:45:41+00:00

    Just did this and worked like a charm. The Revo program is legit

    http://techlogon.com/2011/09/11/cant-uninstall-itunes-solution/

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-01-25T12:28:18+00:00

    Restore your computer to an earlier date, 1 month. And do not install the windows updates.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-06-10T16:48:24+00:00

    I have the answer to this problem thanks to a youtube video. 

    This solved our problem quickly.

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    THEM PRECISELY.

    Anyway, this is the link to the youtube video;

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4b-9DKtpsN4#!

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