Error 7 Windows Error 127- How this Error Haunts You

To make your iTunes experience worthwhile, you need to make this application fast and error-free. In Microsoft Windows, issues arise that can curtail its functionality. One error, that is quite a nuisance, is the error 127. It should be fixed using the troubleshooting instructions given here:

Remove Failed Update

A previous program update process could be failed. Removing the same will fix your problem.

For Windows 8.1/ 8

1. Press Windows Key + X, select Programs and Features.
2. Right-click iTunes and select Uninstall.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions and then reboot your PC.

For Windows 7/ Vista

1. Click Start button on Taskbar.
2. Type “Uninstall a program” in Search Box, press Enter.
3. This opens up a list of all installed programs.
4. Refer Steps # 2-3 under Windows 8.1/ 8 user’s section.

 

Stop iPodService.exe Process

You receive an error when iPodService.exe file is in use. Use the Task Manager to stop the process.

For Windows 8.1/ 8

1. Exit iTunes and iPod Updater if they are already open.
2. Press and hold Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys simultaneously.
3. Click Task Manager.
4. Click the More details link.
5. Click the Details tab.
6. Right-click iPodService.exe, select End task.
7. Exit out of the screen.

For Windows 7/ Vista

1. Right-click Taskbar, select Task Manager.
2. Click Processes tab.
3. Refer to steps # 6-7 under Windows 8.1/ 8 user’s section.

 

Fix Registry Issues

Check the Registry entries of your computer.

For Windows 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista

1. Press Windows Key + R simultaneously.
2. Type RegEdit and press Enter.
3. Locate the following subkey:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs

4. Delete the string named as C:\Program Files\iPod\Bin\iPodService.exe (Remember, the DWORD Value would be something like 80000000AHA).
5. Exit out of the screen.
6. Restart your computer.

 

Reinstall from Scratch

Uninstall and reinstall the associate programs using Control Panel.

For Windows 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista

1. Uninstall following applications (Refer to Remove Failed Update for the actual procedure):
   Apple Application Support
   Apple Mobile Device Support
   Apple Software Update
   Bonjour
   QuickTime
2. Delete the following folders:
   C:\Program Files\Bonjour
   C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple
   C:\Program Files\iTunes (32bit windows)
   C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes (64bit windows only)
   C:\Program Files\iTunes
   C:\Program Files\iPod
   C:\Program Files\QuickTime
   C:\Windows\System32\QuickTime
   C:\Windows\System32\QuickTimeVR
3. Restart your computer.
4. Download new versions from the Internet.

 

Repair TCP/ IP Stack

Using Command Prompt run the following commands to resolve problems with TCP/ IP Stack.

For Windows 8.1/ 8

1. Press Windows Key +X, select Command Prompt (Admin).
2. Type following commands:

• netsh int ip reset reset.log
• netsh winsock reset catalog
• Exit

3. Restart your PC for the changes to take effects.

 

Open iTunes in Safe Mode

Here are the steps to open iTunes in the safe mode:

1. Press and hold Shift + Control keys simultaneously while opening iTunes.
2. This opens up a confirmation prompt, iTunes is running in safe mode.
3. Click Continue.

 

Recreate the Library

Delete the existing library file from iTunes folder and re-create it again.

1. Press Windows Key + R.
2. Type AppData.
3. Click OK.
4. Locate following paths:

• ..\Local\Apple Computer\iTunes
• ..\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes

5. Move a file named Library.itl to Desktop.
6. Open iTunes again.
7. Click File | Add folders to Library.
8. Select different drives/ folders containing music files.