Itunes still won't open, quicktime error

I have followed all of the instructions to delete itunes and Quicktime from my computer. I went into the local drive and deleted them and I went to the control panel and deleted them. I have emtied my recycle bin and restarted my computer, but when I try to download the itunes software it still says " old version of quicktime cannot be deleted, itunes needs quicktime, download incomplete" Please help.
PC Windows XP

" old version of quicktime cannot be deleted, itunes needs quicktime, download incomplete"
Download and install the Windows Installer CleanUp utility. then use it to clear any existing QuickTime installation configuration information from your PC:
Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
does an itunes install go through properly after you've cleaned that out of the way?

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Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash
Hopefully it's not been too long since you last upgraded iTunes, in fact if you get an empty/incomplete library immediately after upgrading then with the following steps you shouldn't lose a thing or need to do any further housekeeping. In the Previous iTunes Libraries folder should be a number of dated iTunes Library files. Take the most recent of these and copy it into the iTunes folder. Rename iTunes Library.itl as iTunes Library (Corrupt).itl and then rename the restored file as iTunes Library.itl. Start iTunes. Should all be good, bar any recent additions to or deletions from your library.
See iTunes Folder Watch for a tool to catch up with any changes since the backup file was created.
When you get it all working make a backup!
tt2

ITunes Won't Open - QuickTime Error?

Hi there,
I ran a system restore on my computer because it was acting a little weird, and when I went to open iTunes, it wouldn't open. I uninstalled, reinstalled, restarted my computer, shut off my computer.. everything.
I keep getting the following error message:
"QuickTime was not found.
Quicktime is required to run iTunes. Please reinstall iTunes."
I've tried this, about 5 or 6 times to no avail.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Things seem to have got in a muddle, it is probably best to remove all iTunes related programs and start gain. I will give you a method for removal and phased reinstall of Quicktime. I have included installer cleanup, but this is only required for any programs wher the uninstall fails.
If you computer was acting funny, have you checked for malware? That can cause problems for iTunes.
Download a fresh copy of iTunes and the stand alone version of Quicktime (the one without iTunes)
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Download and install Microsoft Installer cleanup utility, there are instructions on the page as well as the download. Note that what you download is the installer not the program – you have to run it to install the program.
To run the program – All Programs>>Windows Install Cleanup
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301/
Now use the following method to remove iTunes and its components:
XP
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925
Vista
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
*If you hit a problem with one of the uninstalls don't worry*, carry on with the deleting of files and folders as directed in the method.
When you get to deleting Quicktime files in the system32 folder as advised in the method, you can delete any file or folder with Quicktime in the name.
Restart your PC.
Run the Microsoft Installer Cleanup Utility. (Start > All Programs > Windows Install Clean Up)
Remove any references you find to the programs you removed - strictly speaking you only need to worry about those programs where the uninstall failed.
If you don’t see an entry for one of the programs that did not uninstall, look out for blank entries or numeric entries that look like version numbers e.g. 7.x for Quicktime or 1.x for Bonjour.
restart your PC
Install the stand alone Quicktime and check that it works.
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By accident, I deleted QuickTime, and can now not open iTunes, so I downloaded QuickTime again, recieved a message that QuickTime has been successfully downloaded, but when I try to open/run it, I get this error message:
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As the title says
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Its alright I forget some details when I post a question too, anyways.... sounds like some file has got corrupt or theres a PC glitch.
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Also make sure your anitvirus is turned off or disabled when uninstalling/reinstalling iTunes and qicktime. Follow ALL the steps at the link below
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93976

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