Cant open itunes because it may be damaged or incomplete??

Hi Please can someone help me, I have just restored my itunes library , now when I try an access it says 'YOU CANT OPEN THE APPLICATION ITUNES BECUASE IT MAYBE DAMAGED OR INCOMPLETE'??
Can anyone advise me?
thanks

Perhaps try updating to version 11.1.5.5, using a .dmg installer downloaded from the Apple Website:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

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