The default install of iTunes carries with it a bunch of entities and startups, some of which may not be needed. If already installed, then first you need to uninstall it. Ideally via Add/Remove Programs (whatever) but even then some registry entries may persist, that could cause problems later due to entities you may choose not to install. Having “cleaned” the machine of iTunes and its Bloat, the subset of entities you choose can then be installed individually, command-line fashion. You can select just the ones you need, plus the ones they depend on.
Research / Further Details:
- Google: [ itunes minimise bloat ]
- http://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Install-iTunes-without-the-Bloat-430695401
- Video Article / Tutorial
- http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/slimming-down-the-bloated-itunes-installer/554
- Detailed article / written instructions
- http://zardozz.com/zz/2008/04/how-to-completely-uninstall-and-remove-all-traces-of-itunes.html/
- Another article onfully-uninstalling iTunes