Itunes "Apple Mobile Device Service" Installation error

Im trying to install Itunes and i receive this error:
"Service 'Apple Mobile Device' (Apple Mobile Device) failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services."
I started services.msc and there isn't a service called Apple Mobile Device there.
I also ran the Installation in Run as Administrator and i still receive the same error.

I've been having the same problem on my Windows 7 64-bit computer.  If you are running a 64-bit system, and are installing the 64-bit version of iTunes, the problem may lie in where the program is being installed.  The default location that showed up for me was "Program Files (x86)" which is for 32-bit programs.  Once I changed the default to just "Program Files" (which is for 64-bit programs) everything seemed to install correctly.  Before I tried this install, i cleaned up everything:  ran Registry Mechanic, Malwarebytes, Spybot Search and Destroy, then closed unncessary files and programs; closed unnecessary processes using Task Manager, I did leave my Norton running.
Hope this helps.

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