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Ituneshelper.exe is a process belonging to Itunes MP3 streaming tool by Apple, which allows you to play MP3's. This process speeds up iTunes when it starts, and the program also monitors for connected iPod devices. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling it. Jul 25, 2019 These steps are for a Mac. If you happen to use a Windows PC, the steps will vary for you. How to Remove iTunesHelper from the Auto-Launch List. Click on the Apple logo in the upper-left corner of your screen and select System Preferences. It will take you to your Mac’s settings panel. In Activity Monitor, double-click iTunesHelper. In the window that opens, click Quit. Boot your Mac into Recovery mode by holding Cmd + R while it powers on. From the menu bar, select Utilities Terminal to open the Terminal in Recovery mode.
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It seems like iTunes was not launching and can't be reinstalled after updating to the latest version. Completely removing iTunes and its components is a good troubleshooting step, and if you still receive an 'error 7,' try these tips next:
Make sure that you're logged in to your computer as an administrator.
If you're not sure if you have an administrator account, read Windows 7: How do I log on as an administrator? You can also refer to your computer's help system, contact your IT department, or visit support.microsoft.com for assistance.
Install the latest Microsoft Windows updates.
To download the latest updates, visit the Microsoft Windows Update website. iTunes for Windows requires Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8, with the latest Service Pack installed. If you can’t install the updates, refer to your computer's help system, contact your IT department, or visit support.microsoft.com for assistance.
Disable conflicting software.
Some background processes can cause issues that prevent applications like iTunes from installing.
If you installed security software and are having issues installing iTunes for Windows, you might need to disable or uninstall security software to resolve the issues.
Visit the iTunes download page. Click Download Now to download the iTunes installer. When prompted, click Save (instead of Run).
Right click on iTunesSetup or iTunes64Setup (the installer you downloaded in step 3).
If you have Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8: Choose 'Run as administrator.'
If you have Windows XP: Choose Open.
If you've previously installed iTunes, the installer will prompt you to repair the software.
After the repair is complete, restart your computer and try launching iTunes.
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All the best,
Jeremy
Feb 22, 2015 8:05 AM