ITunes Unable to Run After Migration to New PC Using Laplink PCMover

A few days ago, I used Laplink PCMover to migrate my programs from my old Dell to my new one (both running Windows XP Pro).
Unfortunately, PCMover does not correctly move iTunes (but is was very successful at moving everything else).
So I uninstalled iTunes on the new computer and deleted all my music files (I can transfer them later using my external hard drive). Then I re-downloaded iTunes from the website, installed it, and it STILL won't run. I repeated the process just to make sure, and it still won't run. The standard error box pops up: "iTunes has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."
I suspect there is some license issue or maybe a registration issue. Or something! It's so frustrating.
My iPod has never been attached to the new computer.
I contacted PCMover, who said to undo the migration, uninstall iTunes on old computer, and then run the mirgration again (which takes hours and which restores new computer to "its original state" which, after four days, means I may lose a lot of new material).
Would appreciate any help you can give me.
Thanks!
Felicia

You're dealing with a lot of registry issues and the like, more than likely. It's never a good idea to transfer installed programs from one computer to another. Those programs do more harm than good, in my opinion. I'd backup anything new you've done and resinstall Windows. It may be a pain, but add your programs manually. It's more healthy.

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