HT1349 My iTunes will not launch from my desktop PC.

I've been having trouble with my iTunes on my PC (Windows Vista)... it won't launch.  Sometimes, if I shut down and restart, it will open maybe once, then it will continue to not respond.
Solutions?

Uncle Thumbs, does yours also show the pen and pencil icon?  If not, it is not the same problem.   
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