Unable to open itunes installation package on XP - see post for error mesge

Downloaded iTunes Installation package to C:. When trying to run package windows error message states:
"Installation package could not be opened. Verify package exists and you can access it, or contact application vendor to verify thisis a valid installer package."
Ran windows updates just in case that helped, restarted computer, downloaded package again but still same error. Any help much, much appreciated!

Have you tried a shift key start.
Hold down the shift key and start iTunes. Keep holding the shift key until you are asked to choose a library. Navigate to you iTunes folder and choose iTunes Library.itl.
If you still can't open Itunes by doing this, check that your account has full control of your itunes folder:
Vista file folder permissions help
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/2464a180-e5dc-45d1-a2b8-3c8a 2b571e9d1033.mspx
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/05/25/how-to-take-ownership-and-grant-permiss ions-in-windows-vista/

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