ITunes 11 won't launch; tried almost everything

I know there are dozens of threads about this, but I've already read many and tried their suggestions. Still no go. I'm incredibly frustrated here.
I'm running Windows 7 and iTunes is mostly refusing to work.
I say mostly because it did start once yesterday, but my entire library was missing.
But typically, I click the shortcut, the pc "thinks" for a second, and nothing happens.
I have tried repairs, uninstalling (also uninstalling Bonjour), updated Quicktime, selective startups, some registry tweaks, added anti-virus exclusions... I'm out of ideas and ready to take an axe to my Ipod.
Suggestions? I'd really appreciate any help!

Hello Steveriffic,
Thank you for posting all the information about the steps you have taken to resolve this issue.  I would be frustrated too if iTunes consistantly would not launch.  I found an article that has a few other steps for this issue that were not listed in your post.  You can skip any steps you have already taken:
iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1717
If you need to locate your media files, you can use this article to help:
Where are my iTunes files located?
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1391
Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities. 
Best,
Sheila M.

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