ITunes will not open on Windows Vista after upgrading to new version

After installing the latest version, my iTunes will not open. I have uninstall and reinstall two times and still nothing, any suggestions or tips?

King Penguin set you on the right track. It's probably security software not recognizing the new version of itunes, and blocking it.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3125

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Hello,
I need help! My itunes will not open in Windows Vista. I have tried everything suggested by the apple website. Even when I open itunes in safe mode, it still will not allow me to continue. I am assuming when it says something about Plug-ins that has something to do with the problem. Can anyone help me?

Thanks King_Penguin for taking time to read and reply.
I just purchased this movie on Thursday, May 15, so just a few days ago. I have never had any trouble whatsoever since I have been in Vietnam. I have downloaded several movies and even music and they have all synced to my respected Apple products except for this purchase.
Sorry, I don't quite understand what you mean by studios and different versions. Could you please explain?
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So I haven't changed computers and I'm pretty sure I hadn't uploaded a new version of iTunes when this happened, but...
One day it just wouldn't open from the shortcuts (like on the desktop and the start bar). It took me forever to realize it still opens when I go directly to its source and click on it, but it still gives me this box:
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Thank you to Polydorus! I was disheartened to see that the person posting the question wasn't getting results, but I thought I'd try the first round of easy suggestions provided by Polydorus.
1. I did a disk check (see right-click c drive, etc.). this found no problems, so no solution
2. I did the following: "The try a repair install of iTunes. (Find iTunes in Add/Remove programs and select change>>repair.)" This did it's magic! the warning which included "...If you want itunes to be able to retrieve CD information from the Internet, you need to reinstall it" no longer appears. I recommend anyone with this warning popping up each time you open itunes on a windows machine give this a try.
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