System is 8.1 64-bit.  iTunes is 32-bit.  Why?

My computer is running Windows 8.1, 64-bit.  iTunes is 32-bit.  Why did 64-bit iTunes not install?

I have Windows XP-64 bit and have been using XP 32 bit successfully for several years (on launch it always says it needs reinstalled but has always worked fine) because there has not (was not then at least) a iTunes version for my OS. I bought a new iPod and it now won't connect unless I upgrade to iTunes 8.1. I still cannot find an XP-64 bit version but the 32 bit installer says it highly recommends the 64 bit version, there is a Vista 64 bit version but it requires Vista. Is there a XP-64 bit solution?

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