Why won't iTunes 12 open on Windows 7?

I doubleclick on the icon from my desktop and it does nothing. I tried opening from the Start Menu, nothing. I tried uninstalling itunes and reinstalling, nothing. When I check the task manager, it doesn't even register that it is even trying to open. What gives?

Hi Dtraw,
If you are having an issue with iTunes not launching on your Windows computer, I would suggest that you troubleshoot using the steps in this article -
iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8: Fix unexpected quits or launch issues
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Brett L

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