ITunes 32 bit on 64 bit Windows 7?

Why is it that I cannot install iTunes 32bit on a 64 bit Windows 7 system? I've never had a 32bit program reject my attempt to install it on a 64 bit system before; what's different?

That I shall, and actually have. It was more just passing curiosity that led me to post this question. I found a post in a thread on this site asserting that the only difference between the 32 and 64 bit versions of iTunes has to do with the drivers that are installed with each.
I can abide driver software breaking my expectations of 32 and 64 bit interoperability, but only in a fuzzy "oh this sort of makes sense" kind of way. I'm sure many on this site have a better understanding than me and so I was fishing for an answer.

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