iTunes update failed - what to do?

In this practical tip, we show you what you can do if an iTunes update has failed.

iTunes error: R6034 runtime error

Apple recently released an update for iTunes. This is apparently still subject to errors and outputs the error "R6034 Runtime Error":

• If you have successfully installed the update, the message "R6034 - An application has made an attempt to load the C runtime library incorrectly. Please contact the apps support team for more info" appears. According to Apple, a damaged file is the error here.
• A pure reinstallation would not solve the problem. It only helps here to completely remove the software including its subfolders and reinstall iTunes.

iTunes error: Windows Error 1114

• If you install the update a second time, you will receive the error message "iTunes was not installed correctly. Please reinstall iTunes".
• Again, you need to be careful not to simply remove iTunes from the Control Panel. All files and folders must also be deleted for the update to work correctly.

iTunes update failed on Windows - the solution

1. Go to "Control Panel" and then select "Programs and Features".
2. Search for "iTunes" here and uninstall it.
3. Look for files and folders left over after uninstalling iTunes.
4. Delete them manually and reinstall iTunes on your computer. Then run the update function again.
5. Tip: To make the uninstallation faster, the program "Revo Uninstaller" is recommended. You can read how it works in this practical tip.

iTunes update failed on Mac - how to fix the error

Start the "Terminal" under "Search", "Programs", "Utilities".

1. Enter the command "cd / Applications /" and confirm with Enter. The command takes you to the "Program Files" folder.
2. To uninstall iTunes, you must now enter the command "sudo rm -rf iTunes.app/" and confirm with the Enter key. For security reasons you have to enter your admin password.
3. According to Apple, all associated files and folders should then be deleted. For security, search for files and folders left over after uninstalling iTunes and delete them manually.
4. Reinstall iTunes and update it as usual.

In another practical tip, we will show you what can be done with iTunes error 42110.