Itunes 6.04 cannot run due to missing required files

Hi there,
I have just installed the new Itunes 6.04, and after installation, there is an error message "iTunes cannot run because some of its required files are missing. Please reinstall iTunes."
I have search through the Forum and did exactly everything suggested there:
1) Uninstall iTunes, uninstall QT (using the normal Add/remove programs within the control panel) and then clean up all directories manually, reboot and then reinstall again. Not working!
2) Download Window clean up and clean the iTunes and QT, the reinstall iTunes, not working!
3) Uninstall QT, uninstall iTunes, install the QT standalong version, install iTunes again, not working!
I am running out of opinions. Maybe I will try to uninstall everything, and then use Regedit to delete anything that is iTunes related registry. Does anyone has a better opinion? or, is it anyway I could check which file(s) are required?
Many thanks,
iPodrc
Windows 2000

Please be careful when editting the registry. Its a good way to really screw your PC up. I would suggest exporting your registry before any large scale edits. Beware the registry file will be huge.
As for your problems, when you uninstalled everything and rebooting after each uninstall. After you got QT installed from a standalone, did it display a video to verfiy it worked? Did you reboot afterwards before trying to install itunes? Also I didn't see it mentioned but make sure you turn off virus and firewall during your install.
I just noticed you are from Germany, when installing what language are you selecting? Also what language is your PC set to?

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