How do I resolve service failed to start error message?

iTunes failed to update on my laptop. I uninstalled it and am attempting to reinstall it. I got an error message that says, "Service "Apple mobile device" failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services." I never had an issue before and don't know what to do with this. How do I verify this? Thanks.

Hello tammy313,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
it may be necessary to remove all traces of iTunes and related software components from your computer before reinstalling iTunes.
For more information on this, take a look at:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1923
1. Remove iTunes and related components from the Control Panel
2. Verify iTunes and related components are completely uninstalled
3. Reinstall iTunes and related components
Best of luck,
Mario

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