Why can't I install iTunes 10.5 on my PC with Vista?

Hi guys,
I'm really frustrated as I had trouble updating to iTunes 10.5 on my PC that uses Vista, so I uninstalled the old version and everything associated with Apple to try and install from scratch.
The iTunes 10.5 software appears to download correctly and saved to my hard drive but when I open the .exe file it comes up with a progress bar for about half a second before it disappears and nothing else happens.
I have tried both versions available on the apple website but neither load.
Any ideas what's going on??
Cheers

It seems to be an update issue under Vista. Therefore I would try to klick right the Setup.exe-File and then install iTunes with XP-ServicePack3-Compatibility (and as Administrator).

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