Windows\system32\softpub.dll is either not designed to run on windows or contains an error. how do i fix this so i can launch my itunes app

every time I try to open itunes i get this message, C:\windows\system32\softpub.dll is either not designed to run on windows or contains an error. what should i do to fix this problem.

I suggest that you reinstall the Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 redistributable https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5555
If you are on a 64-bit system you should also install the x64 version http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13523

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(x86)\Windows Portable Devices' is 217KB and in “C:\Program Files \Windows Portable Devices” is 272KB.
If you want to make a modification to the files, it is recommended to make a restore point and backup the important data to reduce the risk of unexpected error.
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I agree with
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followed by: ITunes not installed Error 7 (Windows error 193)
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1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Control Panel.
(If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.)
2. Click the Programs and Features icon.
3. In the list of programs and features, find the Apple Application Support feature and click to select it.
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Annabelle
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c. Reinstall the program with anti-virus and firewalls turned off for these processes.
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When you purchased the program, did you do the purchase/download of installation files to this same computer on which you are trying to install it now?
Is your Internet connection on and working?
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