The solution to the unsuccessful itunes installation is:
Use Add/Remove Programs to uninstall iTunes and related software in the following order (be sure to do it in order):
1. Popular software developed by Apple (music player and music manager developed by Apple and used on computers with iPod)
2. An audio and video file format developed by 2.Apple.
3. Apple Software Update
4. Apple Mobile Device Support
5. Hello
6. Apple Application Support