Cant install new itunes because Apple Software update refuses to be removed

i tried to install the new itunes but when i do it says it cant remove apple software update. so then i try to uninstall apple software update by using the remove thing in the control panel but it dont uninstall cause it cant find some file and says to pick a path to the file but the path is right. someone please help ive tried everything i know of

Try downloading and installing the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301/
Open it by going to Start > All Programs > Windows Instalelr Clean Up
Select Apple Software Update in its list and click Remove. That should take care of it for you. You can use this for any other apps you are having trouble uninstalling as well.
Hope this is helpful
CG

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