Cannot uninstall or reinstall iTunes 10.2.2

I'm using Windows XP.
I wanted to update to the current iTunes version 10.2.2 but everytime I tried installing it, just before it completes, it says I cannot install because of "the feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable" and something about locate 'ITunes.msi" location. Before the newer version, I also had the exact same problem installing the 10.2.1 too.
I also tried downloading the newer one via the apple website, same error.
Also, I stumbled a website that told me to completely remove apple softwares like apple software updates, mobile support, bonjour, quicktime, everything went smooth. Everything except the iTunes software!
I tried uninstalling iTunes via control panel and CCleaner, and it STILL gives me the same error. I even tried "repairing/changing" it, still same error... my guess is it has something to do with the "keys" or "registry files," in which I have no clue how to do so! I'm very noob when it comes to tech stuff.
Also, after uninstalling what's left of any Apple softwares (except iTunes because it won't let me) my windows processes still have "iPodService.exe" how do I remove that one too?
Anyone know how to successfully remove and re-install itunes? I heard about Microsoft Utility one but I can't find it from the microsoft website, and I think it said it's discontinued or something along those lines.
Thanks in advance !

Anyone know how to successfully remove and re-install itunes? I heard about Microsoft Utility one but I can't find it from the microsoft website, and I think it said it's discontinued or something along those lines.
Unfortunately, this sort of trouble has gotten more complicated to deal with ever since Microsoft pulled the Windows Installer CleanUp utility from their Download Center on June 25. First we have to find a copy of the utility.
Let's try Googling. (Best not to use Bing, I think.) Look for a working download site for at least version 3.0 of the Windows Installer CleanUp utility. After downloading the utility installer file (msicuu2.exe), scan the file for malware, just in case. (I use the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware to do single-file scans for that.)
If the file is clean, to install the utility, doubleclick the msicuu2.exe file you've downloaded.
Now run the utility ("Start > All Programs > Windows Install Clean Up"). In the list of programs that appears in CleanUp, select any iTunes entries and click "Remove".
Quit out of CleanUp, restart the PC and try installing iTunes again. Does the install go through properly now?
(If you do find a clean download site for the correct version of CleanUp, please don't tell me where it is. Without wishing to sound paranoid (although I grant it does sound paranoid), there is a non-zero chance that posting links to download locations for the utility here at Discussions leads to that download location being shut down.)

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