ITunes won't launch after downloading iTunes 7.1.1

While downloading iTunes 7.1.1, I received an error but the process continued. Unfortunately, now every time I try to launch iTunes, it comes up momentary... then shows a message... "Updating iTunes library"... then locks up. It's happened 20+ times and I have restarted my computer 10+ times trying different ways to help the problem. Nothing is working... anyone know how I can fix this problem?
IBM Thinkpad   Windows XP  

it comes up momentary... then shows a message... "Updating iTunes library"... then locks up.
that is typically caused by a problem with one of your content files.
tracking down which file(s) are causing the issue can be a pain. but you could try the "Check for content files with issues" section from the following document:
iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch failures

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