ITunes will not launch or upgrade

When I attempt to launch iTunes, I get an error message of "Problem with Shortcut: This action is only valid for products that are currently installed." The program will not launch from the icon, from the start menu or when I connect my iPhone.
I also cannot complete an upgrade of iTunes, as it hangs on the install feature. It will not replace previous iTunes.msi files and will not let me redirect it to a new location.
Help please!

Download the Windows Install Clean-up.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301
Then go to the list of Programs on your computer and find the Windows Install Cleanup. It will be listed at the end of the list of programs starting with "Windows". Open it and remove the following programs form the list by using the Ctrl tab on your computer to highlight these programs (If there are more than 1 version listed, remove all versions): iTunes, QuickTime, Apple Software Update, Apple Mobile Device Support, Bon Jour, and Apple Application Support. Remove these programs. After these programs are removed, go to iTunes website and download the new version of iTunes. You do not need to restart your computer. This worked like a charm for me!

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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93976
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