Unable to install/uninstall iTunes. "Cannot access network location"

I am unable to install a new version of iTunes. I receive an error message saying "Cannot access network location: []" where there [] is an Asian character. I receive the same error when trying to uninstall iTunes as well. Can anyone offer help?
The following is a link to a screenshot of the error message:
http://imageshack.us/a/img855/47/32734805.png

Let's try the fixit from the following Microsoft document with that one:
Fix problems with programs that can't be installed or uninstalled

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Okay, I received a never used iPod Nano
(Model MC034LL ,Version 1.0. 2 PC, it looks like this http://www.iphonemag.ch/wp-content/uploa…
for Christmas this year, however; I'm having some trouble installing iTunes.
I have already downloaded iTunes, but installing seems to be the problem.
The 'iTunesSetup' icon appears on my desktop and I double-clicked it to begin the installing process.
When I do so, it says
"Gathering required information... Status: Computing Space Requirements"
after a few seconds it says, "Could not access network location %APPDATA%/."
As soon as I click 'retry' it says the same thing.
If I press cancel, the same message pops up and then it says,
"iTunes Installer Completed
The installer encountered errors before iTunes could be configured.
Your system has not been modified To retry these operations at a later time, please run the installer again.
Click exit to finish the installer"
I tried the help page for iTunes, but noting seemed helpful.
Message was edited by: Seraph6886

Could not access network location %APPDATA%/
With that particular variety of 1606 (it's a 1606 error message even though the 1606 error message number isn't returned by the iTunes installer), the following Microsoft document is worth a try:
[You receive an "Error 1606" error message when you try to install or remove a Microsoft program|http://support.microsoft.com/kb/886549]

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Since this a problem pertaining to the iTunes application, you might have better luck posting this in the iTunes forum.
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The iPod you purchased was discontinued almost 8 months ago.
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Hello there, jag123059.
The following Knowledge Base article offers up some great steps to follow for resolving issues with installing iTunes:
Issues installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1926
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

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Let's try the fixit from the following Microsoft document with that one:
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The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies.
The further information area has direct links to the current and recent builds in case you have problems downloading, need to revert to an older version or want to try the iTunes for Windows (64-bit - for older video cards) release as a workaround for installation or performance issues, or compatibility with QuickTime or third party software.
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Read this. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
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(1) Download the Windows Installer CleanUp utility installer file (msicuu2.exe) from the following Major Geeks page (use one of the links under the "DOWNLOAD LOCATIONS" thingy on the Major Geeks page):
http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4459
(2) Doubleclick the msicuu2.exe file and follow the prompts to install the Windows Installer CleanUp utility. (If you're on a Windows Vista or Windows 7 system and you get a Code 800A0046 error message when doubleclicking the msicuu2.exe file, try instead right-clicking on the msicuu2.exe file and selecting "Run as administrator".)
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not sure it's the latest version but a simple google search helped me find it for you:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Secure-cleaning/Windows-Installer-CleanUp- Utility.shtml
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This user tip:
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