How do I resolve an MS Windows iTunes update issue with Apple Mobile Device"?

I am receiving the following error message when updating iTunes to v. 11.1.4:
Service "Apple Mobile Device" failed to start.  Verify you have sufficient privileges to start service.
How do I resolve the problem?

I resolved this myself by uninstalling ALL Apple programs and reinstalling the iTunes software.  No files were lost and account sync worked as before.

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