subject: How To Fix iTunes Error 1601 or 1602 When Restoring An iPod / iPhone [print this page] iTunes may be one of the most popular programs out today, but it still has its fair share of errors to deal with. One of those errors comes in the form of the "1601" or "1602" error - a common problem that prevents your PC from being able to restore the previous version of your device. If you are seeing this error on your PC, the good news is that you can fix it very easily and quickly by using the steps outlined in this tutorial.
The 1601 / 1602 error will likely form in this format on iTunes;
The iPhone could not be restored. An unknown error occurred. (Followed by 1601 or 1602)
The iPod "[username]" could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (1602)
The reason why the 1601 error will form is all down to the way in which Windows will try and load up the "backup" file for the iPod / iPhone. The reasons for the error showing are either because your computer cannot properly read the files it needs for iTunes, or because your system is somehow damaged or corrupted. To fix this problem, you should first fix the iTunes setup on your PC and then repair Windows itself.
The way to fix the 1601 error on your computer is to first reinstall the iTunes application on your system. This is done quite easily by clicking onto Start > Control Panel > Add / Remove Programs, and then uninstalling the iTunes application. After you've removed the program from your Pc, you should then restart your computer and re-install it. It's advisable that you download the latest version of the application to enable your computer to run much faster and smoother.
It's also recommended that you use a "registry cleaner" to fix the various errors which can cause the 1601 / 1602 problems on your PC. A registry cleaner is a type of software which has been designed to scan through the registry database of your system and fix the various problems that are inside. The registry database is a very important part of Windows which stores all the files and options your computer requires to run, and is used continually by all the different types of software that are on your system. If you have any errors on your computer, the chances are that they are being caused in some degree by the registry, which you should then look to fix by letting a registry cleaner tool scan through your PC and fix the various errors which are inside.
