10.6 iTunes won't load on Windows Vista

I allowed Itunes to upgrade to the newest version available.  Now I am in real trouble.  Itunes will not load period.  Have tried many fixes suggested.  Nothing has worked so far.
I have an ipod and an iphone, each using different libraries.  I don't know how to tell the libraries apart.  They did have different names, but now I can't find them again.
First of all I have to get itunes running.  I have tried using an older version, no luck.  I have tried deletinge every reference to itunes, no luck either.  I have uninstalled and reinstalled at least 10 times.
Please help.

Hello Aristoph,
After reviewing your post, I have located an article that can help in this situation. It contains a number of troubleshooting steps and helpful advice concerning iTunes for Windows issues. If you follow the directions in order it may help:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1923
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
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