First time Ipod/Itunes user is confused

OK!
I have this Ipod I believe its an Ipod mini as you call it. I just bought the charger and the USB cord the other day and I have very little knowledge about this thing it just sort of fell into my lap.
I was told install this Itunes thing to get it going but when I try to install it I keep getting this message: "There is a problem with the Windows Installer package. A DLL required for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support personnel or package vender."
Really confused by that. I tried calling their support hotline but it isnt open till 9am here.
Any help is most appreciated.
god some outdated crap from 2000 I think   Windows 98  

I'm still on here people!
I've had this thing for over a month now and I really wanna get it working. Please anything would help.

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