Problem - removal of old software update

Since a piece of software crashed and i had to use system restore, i can't now open itunes or update the software. keep getting the same message
"The older version of Apple Software Update cannot be removed. Contact your technical support group."
Does anybody have a solution for this?

Hi
I have done that, even gone to extreme to unistalling Itunes all together but the old update software is hidden in my computer and new Itunes can't get rid of it so wont install. Went to my explorer and deleted anything that had apple on it but still no joy. So now I am sans Itunes.
Thanks anyway
Eirin

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I have contacted Roberts Radio about this problem. The recent 1.1 software update must be even more frustrating for them, since they have sold lots of Robi radios.
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