The Manual Way to Uninstall the Uninstall the Older Version of iTunes

The Manual Way to Uninstall the Uninstall the Older Version of iTunes


You can uninstall iTunes manually. The process is a bit lengthy but all the steps are easy to perform. The key to this method is to uninstall iTunes and its related components in a specific sequence. Keep in mind that iTunes may not be fully uninstalled if you uninstall its related components in the wrong sequence.


Follow these instructions:


Step 1: On your Windows PC, open Control Panel and then navigate to Programs > Programs and Features.


Step 2: Now uninstall the following programs in the same sequence as listed below:


iTunes


Apple Software Update


Apple Mobile Device Support


Bonjour


Apple Application Support





Step 3: It is also recommended to uninstall iCloud.


Step 4: Once all the programs listed above are uninstalled, restart your computer.


Step 5: After your computer is restarted, delete the following folders:


C:\Program Files\Bonjour


C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\


C:\Program Files\iTunes\


C:\Program Files\iPod\


Note 6: If you are using a 64-bit version of Windows, then you will need to navigate to Program Files (x86) folder instead of Program Files.If you accidentally deleted or lost videos on iPhone, first please check on the Recently Deleted folder. Alternatively, you can use the professional tool Gihosoft iPhone Recovery to recover deleted iPhone videos from Camera Roll or some apps.

After all the above mentioned folders are deleted, restart your computer again. Now you will be able to install the new version of iTunes on your computer without any issues.