AMDS will not install

I have a 32 bit PC with Windows 8.1.
iTunes installed without issue except for the AMDS portion.
I have fully uninstalled all parts (in the order suggested - but obviously skipping AMDS).
Used Revo Uninstaller - advanced mode to delete every last little thing.
Re-booted.
Deleted folders.
Tried to re-install.
Try to unzip and install in parts.
Disabled firewall (ZoneAlarm) and antivirus (AVG) and tried several times
Over and over and over, to no avail. This has been a constant process for 2 full days.
When I open iTunes with my phone plugged in, I get the obvious message software is not installed, uninstall iTunes and reinstall...
The only odd ting... even after a full uninstall of everything, my Services STILL shows Apple Mobile Device (set to automatic).
But I am unable to start it - because the file does not exist.
Does anyone have any additional suggestions or thoughts besides telling me to do a full uninstall again and reinstall - I have followed all of the suggestions that have been provided in these forums already.
Thanks!

I performed a Windows Refresh on my PC (not the most ideal solution, but it worked!!).
After re-updating Windows, I installed iTunes first before any other software - including anti-virus and firewall.
Everything loaded, and it works perfectly (for now).

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