Disabling iTunes Helper in Windows 10

In this article, we will discuss the process of disabling iTunes Helper in Windows 10. iTunes Helper is a background process that launches automatically when you start your computer and runs in the background to provide various functionalities for iTunes. However, some users may prefer to disable iTunes Helper to improve system performance or to prevent it from automatically launching. This article will guide you through the steps to disable iTunes Helper in Windows 10.

Examples:

1. Disabling iTunes Helper via Task Manager:

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.


• Go to the "Startup" tab.


• Locate "iTunesHelper" in the list of startup programs.


• Right-click on "iTunesHelper" and select "Disable".

2. Disabling iTunes Helper via System Configuration:

• Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.


• Type "msconfig" and press Enter to open the System Configuration window.


• Go to the "Startup" tab.


• Uncheck the box next to "iTunesHelper".


• Click on "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.

3. Disabling iTunes Helper via Registry Editor:

• Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.


• Type "regedit" and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.


• Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run


• Look for the entry named "iTunesHelper" on the right-hand side.


• Right-click on "iTunesHelper" and select "Delete".