Uninstall iTunes Safely: A Step-by-Step Guide for Mac & PC
Is iTunes taking up too much space or causing issues on your computer? Old media files, caches, and backups can slow down system performance and cause sync problems. Maybe you need to uninstall and reinstall iTunes to fix these issues. In this guide, we will show you how to uninstall iTunes safely and remove related files on both Mac and Windows, so you can get your system running smoothly again.
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Part 1: How to Uninstall iTunes on Windows
If you want to uninstall iTunes from your Windows PC, simply deleting its shortcut or folder won't get rid of it completely. Leftover files and components can take up space or cause glitches on your computer. Below are two reliable methods to remove iTunes thoroughly:
Uninstall iTunes Using Settings - For Windows 10/11
Windows 10 and 11 users can uninstall apps directly through Settings. It's the quickest and most modern way to remove iTunes.
ステップ 1： Video Cloud Studioで Start Menu の三脚と 設定を選択.
ステップ 2： 詳しくはこちら アプリ 設定 窓。
ステップ 3： タイプ iTunes in the search bar. When iTunes appears, hit it and click アンインストール.
ステップ 4： 詳しくはこちら アンインストール to confirm again. Then the software will be removed soon. Repeat the steps to delete iTunes-related software. At last, restart your computer to finish.
Use Control Panel - For All Windows Versions
The Control Panel works on all Windows versions. Regardless of which Windows version you're using, you can uninstall iTunes completely with this reliable method.
ステップ 1： Video Cloud Studioで Start Menu and type "Control Panel", then click it.
ステップ 2： 選択する プログラムをアンインストールします プログラムセクションの下にあります。
ステップ 3： Type "iTunes" in the search bar. When iTunes appears, hit it and click アンインストール.
ステップ 4： アンインストール to confirm again. Then the software will be removed soon. Repeat the steps to delete iTunes-related software. At last, restart your computer to finish.
Part 2: How to Uninstall iTunes on Mac
How to remove iTunes from a Mac depends on your macOS version. Since Catalina, iTunes has been replaced by dedicated apps: Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Books and Apple Podcasts, which means users on newer systems don't need to uninstall iTunes. But on macOS Mojave or older versions, iTunes is still a core system app, so you can remove iTunes by following a few technical steps.
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ステップ 1： Launch Mac Cleaner, choose BHツールキット on the interface, and select アンインストール.
ステップ 2： 詳しくはこちら スキャン to scan all the apps on your Mac quickly. Click 表示 Mac 上の不要なアプリを確認します。
ステップ 3： 選択する iTunes をクリックし 石斑魚 to remove it from your Mac.
Use Terminal - For macOS Mojave or Older
On macOS Mojave 10.14 or older, you can use Terminal commands to uninstall iTunes completely. Before uninstalling, you need to disable SIP first. Follow the steps below and operate carefully.
ステップ 1： コマンド+スペース buttons together. Type 活動モニター in the search bar. If iTunes is open, double-click on iTunes をクリックし やめます. Make sure your iTunes is not running.
ステップ 2： コマンド+スペース buttons again, type ターミナル in the search window, and press Enter.
ステップ 3： タイプ 無効csrutil to disable the Apple System Integrity Protection.
ステップ 4： Enter cd /アプリケーション/ を押し 返品 を開く アプリケーションフォルダ from the Terminal.
ステップ 5： Enter sudo rm -rf iTunes.app/ in the window and press 返品. Type your Mac administrator passcode to allow the removing process. Then, iTunes will be uninstalled from your computer soon.
ステップ 6： Don't forget to remove the iTunes-related files to Macのシステムデータを消去する. Type the following commands in Terminal:
- rm -rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.iTunes.plist
- rm -rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.iTunesHelper.plist
- rm -rf ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.iTunes
- rm -rf ~/Library/Application Support/iTunes
注意： After you remove iTunes from your Mac, don't forget to enable the System Integrity Protection again. This step will protect your system files and applications from being modified or deleted by mistake. Follow the steps: Reboot your Mac > Open ターミナル とタイプ csrutilを有効にします in the command window > Press 返品.
Use Finder - For macOS Catalina or Later
On macOS Catalina 10.15 and later, Apple removed iTunes and replaced it with Music, TV, Books and Podcast apps. These apps are built into the system and cannot be uninstalled, but you can delete unnecessary data via Finder.
ステップ 1： 店は開いています ファインダー をクリックして フォルダへ移動.
ステップ 2： Enter one path below at a time and click Go.
- Music downloads: ~/Music/
- TV shows and movies: ~/Movies/TV/
- Podcast downloads: ~/Music/Podcasts/
ステップ 3： Drag unwanted files or folders to the ゴミ.
ステップ 4： 詳しくはこちら フォルダへ移動 and type the following path, and click Go.
- ~/Library/Containers/com.apple.Music/
- ~/Library/Containers/com.apple.TV/
- ~/Library/Containers/com.apple.Podcasts/
ステップ 5： Delete all files inside each folder.
Part 3: FAQs About Uninstalling iTunes
Why can't I find iTunes on my Mac?
If your Mac is running macOS Catalina or later, iTunes no longer exists as a system app. Apple split it into dedicated apps: Music, TV and Podcasts.
How to delete apps on Mac that I can't uninstall?
最も簡単な方法 Macでアプリをアンインストールする is to use a third-party uninstaller, like Apeaksoft Mac Cleaner. You can also use Terminal to delete apps by typing the following commands: cd /Applications and sudo rm -rf AppName.app.
Why is iTunes still taking up space after uninstalling it?
Media downloads, cache files, backup folders or other related files may remain after uninstallation. You can remove these files manually using Finder and empty the Trash.
結論
To sum up, we've explored various ways to iTunesをアンインストールする on Mac or Windows. Remember to back up your important files first and proceed carefully to avoid deleting important files by mistake. If you want an easier and safer cleanup, try using Apeaksoft Mac Cleaner to uninstall unused apps or free up your storage space!
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