Windows 7 would not allow me to uninstall itunes, and now will not let me reinstall?

Windows 7 would not allow me to uninstall itunes, so I tried installing Windows Installer Clean Up and couldn't find it anywhere on my programs. After that I then decided to delete everything related to itunes and tried to re-install, however it didn't let me and said I need to contact technical support? What do I do from here? Anyone?!?!

Hi braddyloopy,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If you need to uninstall and reinstall iTunes,  your music files should not be erased or affected in any way. It is always a good idea to back up your data before making any changes to your computer, though.
If you'd like to locate your music, this article explains how to find the files:
Where are my iTunes files located?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1391
When you reinstall iTunes, I'd recommend using the method in this article to make sure it's reinstalled completely:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
Cheers,
Jeremy

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