How to really uninstall iTunes

I had a glitch on the initial install of iTunes and now it won't work correctly. Went through the uninstall process Apple recommends and noticed that on re-install it automatically remembers the options I configured the first time through, i.e. it never fully uninstalled.
Does anyone know how to completely and totally clear iTunes out so that a re-install will treat it like a clean install?

Hi have tried the above to clear all files and programs only one file stayed on computer because it wouldnt delete so i renamed it including the folder it was in.
then installed quicktime stand alone first but computer said a newer version was already installed, Then i reinstalled itunes 7 but problem is still there.
WHY THE F* WON'T IT WORK
Sombody please help
Thanks

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  • How do you uninstall itunes?

    How do you uninstall itunes

    Hi Andrew1313,
    Welcome to the Support Communities!
    The article below may be able to help you with this.  Click on the link to see more details and screenshots. 
    Follow step #2 - Completely remove iTunes and its related components for the version of Windows you have.
    Issues installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926
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