Apple Mobile Device Service does not install

Hello @all,
I've got a big problem.
I've installed the 8.1 Update of Itunes and Apple Mobile Device Service would not be installed. After registering modules the setup reverses all actions.
Now I can start Itunes but my IPhone can't sync. Theres a German Message like: "This IPhone can not be used because it needs software wich is not installed. Pleas start the ITunes Setup to uninstall Itunes and reinstall the ITunes 64-Bit Version."
I've uninstalled all Apple components on the PC, cleaned up the registry... but it doesn't work. An older version of Itunes doesn't work too. What can I do? Please help me.
My system is Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit

Hello DM06851,
Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with installing the latest iTunes update.  I recommend following the steps below:
Resolution
Follow these steps to resolve the issue:
Check for .dll files
Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes and C:\Program Files\iTunes and look for .dll files.
If you find QTMovie.DLL, or any other .dll files, move them to the desktop.
Reboot your computer.
Note: Depending on your operating system, you may only have one of the listed paths.
Uninstall and reinstall iTunes
Uninstall iTunes and all of its related components.
Reboot your computer. If you can't uninstall a piece of Apple software, try using the Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall Utility.
Re-download and reinstall iTunes 11.1.4.
I understand that you have already uninstalled iTunes, but when you get to this step, it is important to uninstall iTunes and the related components in the order listed in the link for that step. 
You can find the full article here:
iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows: Unable to install or open
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5376
I recommend the following article if you continue to receive an error:
How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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