The folder "iTunes" can not be found...

Recently, I had two strange things happen to my Dell Inspiron E1705 laptop.
1. My photos just disappeared.
2. My iTunes became unusable.
- I have uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes 3 times. Every time it says the install was complete. BUT when I try to open iTunes, it gives me the following message and does nothing. "The folder "iTunes" can not be found or created and is required. The default location for this folder is inside the "My Music" folder."
- I even went so far as to create a My Music, which mysteriously disappeared. While downloading iTunes, I selected for the download to be saved in the new folder. When I open the folder, EVERYTHING iTunes is there, even the iTunes icon. But no matter what "The folder "iTunes" can not be found or created..."
Please help!
Owen

Owemy,
This sounds very much like a registry problem I have located the following link to guide you to a hopeful resolution.
http://www.technosamrat.com/tips-tricks/fix-apple-itunes-folder-not-found-proble m-with-registry-trick/

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