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You can’t open the application “iTunes.app” because it is being updated.

When I try to launch iTunes (Mac using High Sierra) I get:

You can’t open the application “iTunes.app” because it is being updated.

I don't see any specific steps to fix or to reinstall this.

Mac Pro, macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 5, 2022 2:13 PM

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Oct 5, 2022 2:18 PM in response to jim-in-ca

Hi Jim,


Start with this...


Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode? Could take 10 minutes or more.


Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.

You can’t open the application “iTunes.app” because it is being updated.

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