How to Uninstall iTunes

So, even though I won't recommend the uninstallation of this phenomenal Apple product, I'd not hinder your decision. For those who've had a tough time with managing gadgets and gizmos, let me tell you that Apple iTunes is what Apple boasts the most upon. It's a multi-faceted software dedicated to media playing, and can convert video files into MP3 or MP4 format, edit files, make playlists, and everything that is essential for an all-inclusive media player. However, if you've had enough of this application, and want to get rid of it, or should I say, uninstall it completely, here's segmented information on how to uninstall iTunes from Mac, Vista, and Windows 7. So, whichever device you own presently, I'm sure you'll get all the necessary know-how here.

Mac

Not to worry if iTunes on your system got corrupted due to some reason, and all you're left with is the option of uninstalling it. Starting from the latest, let us know how can we uninstall iTunes on Apple computers. To start with, you need to go to the top left corner of your computer, and click on the folder that contains applications. Find iTunes application, click it, and drag it to your trash folder. After putting it into the trash folder, you need to go to the Utilities folder, and knock off iTunes Helper. This is important as it will completely remove iTunes from your computer. So, go to Utilities section, and select Activity Monitor. This folder contains iTunes Helper which you need to click on. Furthermore, you'll see a red stop sign that means you want to Quit Process. Click Yes when it wants to confirm whether you really want to remove iTunes entirely on Mac. After you confirm, go to the trash folder, and Empty Trash. This will permanently remove iTunes from your Mac.

Windows 7

This one's easier. In order to uninstall iTunes on your computer having Windows 7 as the Operating System, you need to click on the Control Panel, and select Programs and Features. Followed by that, you need to wait till the list of applications and programs gets populated, and select iTunes application. Alongside, you will find the option of Remove which you need to click on that. Okay, remember, you need to remove not only iTunes, but various other applications which are a sub-product of the applications. The method will be the same. Along with iTunes, there is QuickTime, Apple Software Update, Apple Mobile Device Support, Bonjour, and Apple Application Services which you need to remove in the same manner. Once uninstalled completely, restart your computer, you'll see that iTunes is uninstalled completely.

Windows Vista

Uninstalling iTunes on Windows Vista is similar to the above one. Go to My Computer. Search for Control Panel. When you find it, click on Add or Remove Programs. Further, list will take a while to populate. When it is entirely populated with applications and programs, search for iTunes and click on Uninstall/Remove. It'll take a while to uninstall, but will get removed. In the same way, uninstall any other programs that got installed with the iTunes, to remove it completely and permanently. After it's done, restart your computer. After restarting, when you search for iTunes, you won't find it anywhere in your computer.

There are some tips you need to keep in mind before uninstalling iTunes. They are as follows:

• Make sure you make a backup of all the music files before you go for uninstalling iTunes. This will save you from losing all your valuable data.
• Do not forget to uninstall the additional components that you installed along with iTunes. Make sure to remove all, as the presence of any of the applications will not remove iTunes completely.
• Don't uninstall iTunes unless you have a valid reason to do it. iTunes is a worthy application, and involves a lot of options for you to choose from, and entertain yourself.

So, this is all about removing iTunes on your PC. There are many tutorials and guidelines that come with iTunes installation for your convenience. In case you're still having a problem, you can contact your computer dealer, who will help you install and uninstall programs for your PC. In order to re-install Apple iTunes, you can go to their official website, and install it again, as per your convenience.