Can't Move or Remove iTunes 7 Start Menu Shortcuts

Once iTunes 7 is installed, it creates a set of program shortcuts in the "start menu > all programs" area. I often reogranize these shortcuts myself post-installation.
However, when I move or delete the iTunes 7 shortcuts from this area, the next time I start the iTunes program it runs the installation / configuration process again and restores all of the program shortcuts.
It does not care if I remove the desktop or quick launch shortcuts, but as soon as I change the start menu programs shortcuts it throws a fit and restores them.
Any fixes / explanations for this, or is it a legit bug?

This appears to be an intentional "feature" of iTunes 7.
See this thread for more...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=3104458&#3104458

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