Wierd error message

Ok, this is my first post, so I hope that someone can help. Here are the details of my trials!
I used to have iTunes on my computer, I have an iPhone and recently purchased an iPad. iTunes was deleted on my computer so I downloaded the latest version. I clicked on the link to open the program and got the message:
C:\Program Files(x86)iTunes\iTunes.exe
The Specified path does not exist.
Check the path, and then try again
Here is what I did:
1-I checked the path, it is there
2-I removed the software using the uninstall in the Control Panel
3-I downloaded the software again, same issue
4-I repaired the software using the iTune64 Setup software
5-I tried the shortcut and same problem
6-I removed the software using the iTunes Setup software
7-I emptied the recycle bin and ensured all traces of the old download were gone
8-I downloaded the software again
9-I reinstalled and rebooted the computer
10-I tried again and the same problem happened.
If someone could please offer constructive solutions, I would be appreciate it.

hi taylor!
was this your error message?
"Software for communicating with the iPod is installed incorrectly. Please reinstall iTunes."
if so, let's first check these possibilities:
iPod for Windows: Fast user switching in Windows XP is not supported
iPod shows up in Windows but not in iTunes
love, b

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