A Program Required for this Install Could Not Be run.

This is the error I receive when trying to install iTunes. I have had permission problems with VISTA in the past, so this may be related. Here is what I have tried
I have completely uninstalled all iTunes related stuff, including using the Installer Cleanup. I initially had trouble deleteing some things because of some permission errors. I managed to fix this by creating a bat file to 'take ownership' of folders. I have been working on this for aaages!!
If anyone could help me, it would be greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Martin.

I have made some progress. I extracted the executable itunes setup into its components and found that the apple software update was giving me the error. I found which folder it wanted to install into, gave myself every permission for that folder, and successfully installed the software update. now when i try and install itunes (though either the executable or iTunes.msi) it goes through the process WAY too fast, and it the end it says installtion complete.
But it hasnt actually installed anything. No desktop icons, the itunes program folder remains empty. Its doing... nothing at all.
Ideas?

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