Where is the itunes.msi file?

I'm trying to -re-install itunes, and my system says it can't find the itunes.msi file to finish the installation process. I've re-installed it before and no issues. Some article I read said that issues have arrisen when files were continually updated, and edited. Anybody know of this?
Thanks

When MSI (Microsoft Installer) files can't be found, this windows installer cleanup utility can usually fix it.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301
Download & install the utility. Run it. Choose to remove iTunes, QuickTime, and Apple Software Update from the list it gives you.
Then download a fresh itunes and try installing it.

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