How do I fix this Apple Mobile Device issue?

When I tried to update Itunes today it keeps telling me that something wasn't installed properly and Itunes won't work. I uninstalled Itunes then tried to reinstall it, now it keeps telling me that the "Service Apple Mobile Device failed to start" and its asking me to verify the system to activate but I have no idea what it wants me to do. I don't know how to verify the service or anything.

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Depends on what version of windows you're running to give an accurate response... but it looks like you've posted the how to article as the title.... so i guess i'm a little confused as to why you're asking.
Windows XP
Close iTunes and disconnect the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Choose Start > Control Panel.
Inside the Control Panel, open Administrative Tools.
Open Services.
Select Apple Mobile Device and click Stop the service as shown below:
After the service has stopped, click Start the service.
After the Apple Mobile Device service has started again, open iTunes and connect the device.
Windows Vista or Windows 7
Close iTunes and disconnect the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Click the Windows Start button .
In the Start Search field type Services.
In the Programs section of the search results, Click "Services".
Select Apple Mobile Device and click Stop the service as shown below:
After the service has stopped, click Start the service.
After the Apple Mobile Device service has started again, open iTunes and connect the device.

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