Could not open key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classic\Quicktime.Quicktime\

Help...I am getting this error message when attempting to load the newest Quicktime on my PC. I am a a novice and need detailed instructions on how to fix. I have tried uninstalling all products and reinstalling. Any suggestions?

pgfpdwife (or really anyone else in this thread),
Why don't you collect an installer log and send it to those lazy Apple engineers?
Open a commnd prompt window. (Start menu -> Run. Type in "cmd". Hit return.)
2. Drag and drop iTunesSetup.exe onto the window so that the full pathname of the file is at the command line prompt.
3. Type in a space, then the following line:
/l*v C:\log.txt
4. Hit return.
5. The installer will create a log file:
C:\log.txt
You need to send that file to our buddy Roy. Make sure that you include:
(1) the log file.
(2) the link to this thread
(3) a one line description of your problem, i.e. "iTunes won't install because of permission problems with Quicktime registry keys".
(4) the username that you're using here in the discussion boards.
Roy is getting a little swamped with messages and needs to make sure he gets all the information. And if he doesn't get this informaiton, the message is just going to get dropped on the floor.

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