Get around for getting iTunes to work on Windows 8.1?

Windows  8.1 won't let me upgrade my iTunes.
I am so frustrated!  I get as far as "starting services" ...
get message that says I don't have sufficient privileges>
I am running as administrator. What other privilleges do I need?

Hello, missbeaver. 
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here are the steps I would recommend going through as they should resolve the issue.
How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567
iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows: Unable to install or open
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5376
Cheers,
Jason H.

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