Please Help!  Can't install iTunes! Errors 1406, 1402, 1603

I'm using Windows XP on my home laptop and I get the following error messages when trying to install iTunes:
1) Error 1406. Could not write to value key \Software\Classes\.cdda\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe. Verify that you have sufficient access to that key, or contact your support personnel.
2)Error 1402. Could not open key: HKEYLOCALMACHINE\Software\Classes\.cdda\OpenWithProgids. Verify that you have sufficient access to that key, or contact your support personnel.
3) Error: -1603 Fatal Error during installation. Consult windows installer help (Msi.chm) or MSDN for more info

These might help some.... At least until b shows up.
For: Error 1607; Error 1608; Error 1628; Error 1628; Error 1406; Error 1324; Error 1606; Error 1327; Error 1335:
Getting help with iPod and iTunes for Windows Installation errors
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