Can't uninstall Apple Software Update program, getting error "There is a problem with this Windows installer package."
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I need to uninstall Apple Software Update program but can't. Message reads: "There is a problem with this Windows installer package. A program requirement for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support personnel or package vendor. I have Windows 7 Professional.
Hi, CA Bill,
1. Click Start, type Services.msc and press [ENTER]
2. Double-click Windows Installer.
3. Set the Startup type of Windows Installer to Manual.
4. Click Start to start the service. Note down the error message if any.
5. Click OK.
Retry uninstalling Apple Software
If the above fails, use CCleaner's uninstaller
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/screenshots
Refer to the below link for assistance -
For removing and reinstalling iTunes from windows 7 -
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
Contact Apple support website for additional assistance on the issue:
http://discussions.info.apple.com/index.jspa
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I went to programs and features repaired that 'apple software update' then clicked uninstall and it's removed. Hope this helps.
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I need to uninstall Apple Software Update program but can't. Message reads: "There is a problem with this Windows installer package. A program requirement for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support personnel or package vendor. I have Windows 7 Professional.
Hi, CA Bill,
1. Click Start, type Services.msc and press [ENTER]
2. Double-click Windows Installer.
3. Set the Startup type of Windows Installer to Manual.
4. Click Start to start the service. Note down the error message if any.
5. Click OK.
Retry uninstalling Apple Software
If the above fails, use CCleaner's uninstaller
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/screenshots
Refer to the below link for assistance -
For removing and reinstalling iTunes from windows 7 -
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
Contact Apple support website for additional assistance on the issue:
http://discussions.info.apple.com/index.jspa
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I need to uninstall Apple Software Update program but can't. Message reads: "There is a problem with this Windows installer package. A program requirement for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support personnel or package vendor. I have Windows 7 Professional.
Hi, CA Bill,
Start the Windows Installer service.
1. Click Start, type Services.msc and press [ENTER]
2. Double-click Windows Installer.
3. Set the Startup type of Windows Installer to Manual.
4. Click Start to start the service. Note down the error message if any.
5. Click OK.
Retry uninstalling Apple Software
If the above fails, use CCleaner's uninstaller
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/screenshots
Refer to the below link for assistance -
For removing and reinstalling iTunes from windows 7 -http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
Contact Apple support website for additional assistance on the issue:
http://discussions.info.apple.com/index.jspa
I have a similar problem and cannot uninstall a corupt 'Apple Software Uptate' from 2011. I have tried piriform and that doesnt work. Any other suggestions?
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I have a similar problem and cannot uninstall a corupt 'Apple Software Uptate' from 2011. I have tried piriform and that doesnt work. Any other suggestions?
When you used CCleaner, did you scan the registry after using the uninstaller?
Is this an iTunes update?
Uninstall iTunes then attempt to remove the update
Reboot computer for changes to take effect. You can reinstall iTunes when finished.
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, Quicktime, and other software components for Windows XP. There is a link leading to Windows Vista and Windows 7 instructions:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925
Completely remove iTunes and other Apple software from the computer
If the above fails, I suggest you post a new thread with any error messages listed in Event Viewer, update failed information, etc... or
Contact Apple support website for additional assistance on the issue:
http://discussions.info.apple.com/index.jspa
OR http://www.apple.com/support
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I went to programs and features repaired that 'apple software update' then clicked uninstall and it's removed. Hope this helps.
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Error “The product definition file lost” pops up while installing CyberLink PowerDirector. What can I do?
http://www.cyberlink.com/prog/support/cs/product-faq-content.do?id=12809&pro
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- iTunes
- Apple Software Update
- Apple Mobile Device Support
- Bonjour
- Apple Application Support (iTunes 9 or later)
- Quick Time
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JUst Repair it then uninstall it..
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