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Getting an "iPod Service error on iTunes 10.0.

Anonymous
2019-08-17T05:25:32+00:00

I am trying to install old versions of iTunes so I can downgrade my iPhone 4. (iTunes 10.0) However, when I set it up, halfway through the installation I get an error message "iPod Service failed to start. Make sure you have sufficent privliges." I have tried running it as admin, restarting my pc, deleting apple apps and reinstalling it, you name it. The only thing I have not tried is completely deleting the apple services (in services.msc) Does anybody have any solutions to this? 

Note: Please do not reply with solutions that are BIG changes, such as reinstalling windows. This is my aunt's computer. I just have an account on it.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-08-17T06:15:24+00:00

    I've tried that, but in VirtualBox I can't connect the iPhone to the virtual machine via USB.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-08-17T06:21:03+00:00

    You likely don't have the extension pack installed. Here is a guide how to download and install it:

    https://www.wikihow.tech/Connect-a-USB-to-Virtu...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-08-17T05:48:41+00:00

    Hi Win7Doge09

    My name is Andre Da Costa; an Independent Consultant, Windows Insider MVP and Windows & Devices for IT MVP. I'm here to help you with your problem.

    Did you try compatibility mode? You can choose Windows 7 during setup.

    Run Old Software on Windows 10 with Compatibility Mode - groovyPost

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/run-old-softwa...

    Please keep in mind, even some older versions of iTunes versions 12 are not compatible with Windows 10. Your best option might be to setup a virtual machine with a compatible version of Windows 32 bit, such as Windows XP or Windows 7.

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/setup-a-virtua...

    Information in the above link is sourced from a trusted Microsoft MVP blog.

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