Could not open key: UNKNOWN

Yes. In fact I tried doing it again. I always get this error message in the process.

unfortuantely not. The same error message from the first screenshot pops up as always.

iTunes was not listed on their list.

Here's a screenshot from that.

when I select "not listed", it will claim that it does not detect any errors in my registry.

While it is true that I've still had those programs installed, I still get the same error message even after I uninstall them.

I've searched through my registry and oddly enough, the component that Apple could not open is nonexistent. Is this natural? Is there anyway I can find or download this component somewhere?

Okay. I've finally figured out the problem. I now have iTunes restored and installed and all my files where saved.

But that was only the introduction level to the problem.

Now I am back to where I was originally. iTunes works splendid when it is on it's own. The MINUTE I decided to plug in my ipod, iTunes completely locks and freezes up. I cannot even force quit iTunes out via alt+ctrl+delete. I've thought of using a different cable but it doesn't seem to matter which cord I use.

I should point out that Windows asked me if I wanted it to scan my ipod for any problems. I accepted and Windows stated that my ipod was clean.

There's something not quiet right about this.