After upgrading to iTunes 8.0.2, iTunes won't open at all

I used to use iTunes 7.0.4 and recently tried updating to 8.0.2. Once I installed the new upgrade, iTunes won't open! I double click, use the Run feature, etc etc without any luck. I also tried to re-install an earlier version of iTunes but for whatever reason that won't download correctly. I am hesitant to un-install and then re-install for fear of losing my entire library - any suggestions??
Thanks so much in advance!

Had the same problem with the new update. I finally got back to my previous version by using system restore. After the restore I had to go to the "All Programs" list and click on Quicktime and iTunes individually to allow them to re-configure, then had to restart the computer again. After that all's well. My lbrary was intact.
I tried everything to get the newest version to work, including completely uninstalling my current versions of QT and iTunes, then downloading the latest directly from the Apple website, but, after 3 attempts, nothing worked. Guess I'll have to wait for the next update and try again.
By the way, your library is not actually stored in iTunes--it is stored in your Music folder, so you should not lose anything by uninstalling iTunes if you need to.

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