itunes installed, but not there

I bought a new computer - desktop PC, Dell, Win 10. I installed iTunes, then tried to sync my iPhone. I got the message that there was a newer version of iTunes, and I took the usual steps to download and install the updated version. But after 2 tries, I kept getting an error message (did not screenshot or note it, so I can't remember what it said). I was able to find info on the error, and instructions said to uninstall and then reinstall iTunes. Uninstall went fine, but 2 attempts at reinstall go through all the motions but at the end, I click "Finish" and cannot find iTunes anywhere it should be. There should be a desktop shortcut or it should list in the "Apps," but it's not there. I have no error messages, and am at a complete loss. I need to figure this out quickly so I can sync my phone and attempt restore some pics I accidentally deleted before they are gone forever (whole other topic)!