Error 46 when installing QuickTime

Question

Every time I try to install Quicktime I get error 46 cannot find or load Quicktime ActiveX control. I have tried every variation of relaoding iTunes and Quicktime, Stand alone version together nothing seems to work. My iTunes loads fine and I can play all my music on my PC but it won't recognize my new iPod Nano. I followed instructions for troubleshooting the message about not finding my iPod service and nothing works. been at this for 2 days now PLEASE HELP ME

Answer 1

I am guessing this is a Windows Installer error, you can look up the number here:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa372835%28VS.85%29.aspx
I don't think it is much help though.
If you don't mind removing your old Quicktime - and therefore not having Quicktime at all if this doesn't work, try the following.
Download the version of Quicktime that does not include iTunes from here:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html
Download and install Microsoft Installer cleanup utility, there are instructions on the page as well as the download. Note that what you download is the installer not the program – you have to run it to install the program. The installer doesn't give any message to confirm the installation.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301/
(To run the program – All Programs>>Windows Install)
Now use the following method to remove Quicktime:
XP
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925
I know that the uninstall won't work, but delete the files and folders as directed in the method.
Run the Microsoft Installer Cleanup Utility. (Start > All Programs > Windows Install Clean Up)
Remove any references you find to Quicktime.
If you don’t see an entry for Quicktime, look out for blank entries or numeric entries that look like version numbers i.e. 7.x for Quicktime.
restart your PC
Install the stand alone Quicktime and cross fingers..