Missing required files (cannot run iTunes)

Hey guys, every time I finish installing iTunes and try to open it, I get an error saying "iTunes cannot run because some of its required files are missing. Please reinstall iTunes"
I've un-install/re-installed/fixed iTunes but the same error message appears whenever I try to access iTunes (as a result of iTunes not being able to work, iPod acts like a regular flash drive; i.e. plug in, and it'll open folder, not iTunes)
I've tried looking around for some sort of quick fix, but nothing covers my situation (and I've tried other fixes not for my particular case, but they don't work either)
Any help/input is appreciated.

This is kind of irritating; is there a proper support center or something whom I could contact and get feedback on this issue?
Your iPod allows you "one complimentary support incident, which must be used within the first 90 days of product ownership." You say you've had your iPod for a month but I'd suggest you hold off using the freebie for a little while and see if we can figure something out here. For a couple of reasons: One, you'll have the complimentary incident available for another couple of months ... just in case ... and two, I don't know if they'd come up with a solution right off the bat.
For the time being can you try running just QuickTime - which iTunes make use of in doing its job - on your computer and let us know how that goes. If it fails to start, report any error messages you get.
Also, you might want to run through the General Installation Troubleshooting section of this article in the Apple Knowledge Base.

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