Errror message "quicktime -3" can't open iTunes

I was in the middle of updating itunes and I got an error message that just says error message -3. I have tried to uninstall both itunes and quicktime and re-install and that was unsucessful as well. I also tried to dissable my security stuff and install then and that was unsecsefull. I need help I am dying from lack of music!!!!! help me please! I am considering becoming a monk if I can't figure this out!!!
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Try posting in the iTunes for Windows area. You'll be more likely to get a quick and accurate answer there than you will here in the iTunes for Macintosh forum. Good luck.

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