Problems with uninstalling some programs

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Dibdab

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Hi

Ive been having a few problems with uninstalling some programs via the add/remove programs tool. For example I have been trying to uninstall Itunes and everytime I do Windows installer says it is preparing to remove and then it stops and a window come up that says "The system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation." and then another one says I do not have sufficient access to uninstall Itunes and to please contact system administrator.

So I spoke to a friend how recommended this forum subject and I followed the Take Ownership steps a few times but to no avail it still does the same thing. I can't update Itunes untill this one is uninstalled!!!!!

Please Help Me!!!!
Regards
Dibdab
 
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Dibdab said:
Hi

Ive been having a few problems with uninstalling some programs via the add/remove programs tool. For example I have been trying to uninstall Itunes and everytime I do Windows installer says it is preparing to remove and then it stops and a window come up that says "The system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation." and then another one says I do not have sufficient access to uninstall Itunes and to please contact system administrator.

So I spoke to a friend how recommended this forum subject and I followed the Take Ownership steps a few times but to no avail it still does the same thing. I can't update Itunes untill this one is uninstalled!!!!!

Please Help Me!!!!
Regards
Dibdab
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Hi Dibdab, Welcome to the Forum.

Try this,

  1. Make sure that iTunes and the iPod Updater utility are not open.
  2. On your keyboard press Control-Alt-Delete. Select Start Task Manager.
  3. Click on the Processes tab.
  4. Locate the iPodService.exe in the list.
  5. Click on iPodService.exe and choose End Process.
  6. Quit the Task Manager.
Then try to uninstall Itunes


I hope this helps

Pooch
 

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If the steps which Pooch provided won't help, download the Revo Uninstaller Portable | Portable USB Pen Drive Applications. It is the portable version of software that you will not have to install, unzip it to any location you want. With this tool you will be able to uninstall and get rid of any traces of the iTunes manually, just be very careful what you do.

Cheers...
 

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Ok thanks very much guys I shall let you know how I get on :D
 

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Ok I have tried uninstalling it after ending the processes and still didnt work so gonna try one of the other options.
 

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    Intel Celeron M @ 1866 MHz
    Motherboard
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    Memory
    1024 MB (2 x 512 DDR2-SDRAM)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel (R) 965 Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    82801H (ICH8 Family) HD Audio Controller
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Ok guys have finally managed to uninstall it with MyUninstall!!! Yay!!! Thankyou so much for your help.
 

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    Mobile Intel (R) 965 Express Chipset Family
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    82801H (ICH8 Family) HD Audio Controller
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    Monitor Type : RP636154X3
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    Current Display : 1280x800 pixels at 60 Hz in 65 536 colour
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Martee said:
If the steps which Pooch provided won't help, download the Revo Uninstaller Portable | Portable USB Pen Drive Applications. It is the portable version of software that you will not have to install, unzip it to any location you want. With this tool you will be able to uninstall and get rid of any traces of the iTunes manually, just be very careful what you do.

Cheers...
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But these kinds of tools should not be used. It may damage your registry, this will lead u to a big problem:huh:
 

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delphin said:
Martee said:
If the steps which Pooch provided won't help, download the Revo Uninstaller Portable | Portable USB Pen Drive Applications. It is the portable version of software that you will not have to install, unzip it to any location you want. With this tool you will be able to uninstall and get rid of any traces of the iTunes manually, just be very careful what you do.

Cheers...
Click to expand...


But these kinds of tools should not be used. It may damage your registry, this will lead u to a big problem:huh:
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If you ever feel that these 3rd party tools can harm your computer, this is the best tool. Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
 

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delphin said:
Martee said:
If the steps which Pooch provided won't help, download the Revo Uninstaller Portable | Portable USB Pen Drive Applications. It is the portable version of software that you will not have to install, unzip it to any location you want. With this tool you will be able to uninstall and get rid of any traces of the iTunes manually, just be very careful what you do.

Cheers...
Click to expand...


But these kinds of tools should not be used. It may damage your registry, this will lead u to a big problem:huh:
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Indeed, these application can harm registry, if one don't know what to do. That's why you can find there few uninstall modes like automatic, semi or manual. When you proceed with care in manual mode, you can get rid of all traces of software that was left by automatic one. ;)

Cheers...
 

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