"1325 Error: iTunesHelper.Resources is not a valid short file name"

read this
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=328162
Post back if you still have problems, its regarding XP, but iTunes can be substituted, obviously

did you try downloading itunes and just reimporting the files back over from the external harddrive manually?

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93732
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302398

try these articles

i meant get rid of everything (itunes) and start over again, unless someone else has some better ideas. I hope so.

Ok first of all never try just copying a program folder again. You always need to do an fresh install.

Try uninstalling iTunes, then going into C:\Documents and Settings\<<Your user Name>>\Application Data\and rename the "Apple Computer" folder to "_Apple Computer"

Then go to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ and rename the "Apple Computer" folder to "_Apple Computer"

Then go to My Documents > My Music and move the files iTunes Library.itl and iTunes Music Library.xml any where else. Do not delete them.

Then go to C:\Program Files and delete the iTunes folder if it is still there.

Then reboot.

Then try re installing.

After you have that copy your music files to the new PC and use the File > Add Folder option to add them to iTunes. Use the other import features under File to import the other music data

I hate that error 1603. Its a tough one. Here is a consumer install shield article regarding it. I hope it helps http://consumer.installshield.com/kb.asp?id=Q111019. Sometimes it just means you need the latest Windows Installer. I think its version 3.0 or 3.1, I cannot remember. You could also go to windowsupdate.com and see if you need system updates. Im sorry I am not much help to you.

WOnderful! I am so glad you got that working again. Take care, good luck and happy podding.,
Rachyl