When you try to open itunes or update it, or sync the phone with itunes, you may get below error:
AppleSyncNotifier: The procedure entry point sqlite3_wal_checkpoint could not be located in the dynamic link library SQLite3.dll.
iTunesHelper.exe Entry Point Not Found
The procedure entry point sqlite3_wal_checkpoint could not be located in the dynamic link library SQLite3.dll
Once you get this such error, you may not be able to open itunes or use your apple softwares. And the most desperate thing is, even if you reinstall itunes, the error still comes up. It seems that the only thing we can do is to reinstall windows. Actually, the fix for this problem is simple and easy.
Solution 1st:
- Temporarily shut down anti-virus and firewall software
- Open Control Panel, Programs and Features (or Add and Remove Programs), and go to the uninstall section
- Remove all Apple products in this order – iTunes, Quicktime, Apple Software Update, Apple Mobile Device Support, Bonjour, Apple Application Support. You do not need to remove Safari
- Restart computer
- Go to Apple.com and download newest version of iTunes
- Re-install
Solution 2nd:
Pls download the dll from below:
http://www.dll-files.com/pop.php?dll=sqlite3
Click Download sqlite3.dll and start to download.
decompress the file and save to :
c:\windows\system32 directory
Solution 3rd:
Get a dll fixer to restore the corrupted sqlite3.dll for you. It will scan your computer and find the corrupted dll and restore it. It will also adjust incorrect setting that blocks a programme from running properly. Install this dll fixer will help you to get your itunes work again.