Computer screws up after uninstall

I apologize for posting a thread about a problem so similar to Echomikeromeo's but my problem is slightly different and a problem nonetheless.

My situation began with me exiting the uninstaller at the "removing iTunes multi-plugin" step, because the uninstaller froze at that point. After restarting my computer, I found that the "all programs" menu didn't work (however I found a fix for it: just run 'regsvr32 /i shell32.dll'), no shortcuts worked, Window+X keys didn't work, Add/Remove Programs didn't show any programs, and System Restore just displayed a blank screen. I don't want to format my XP (mainly because I have 250+ gigs of data), so it would be awesome if someone could guide me through fixing these problems step-by-step.

A new member seeking inner peace,

Boris

EDIT: After a bit more poking around, I've realized that some programs work (Firefox, iTunes, Notepad), while others (CCleaner, Registry Mechanic, and iTunes' iPod interface) don't. When iTunes starts up, I get this error: "The software required for communicating with the iPod is not installed correctly. Please reinstall iTunes to install the iPod's software." I've also tried using the XP CD to restore the system files, but it causes some errors and can't restore some DLL's (if anyone wants specific names I'll gladly post them).

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Hmm, let's start by trying the first fix in the FAQ on Flyakite's site. Can you find it okay?

-NC

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btw....if u have 2 or more partitions on ure drive....i think u can safely format the c drive without worrying about data loss....

if u dont....its not a very good idea...just for info....alwayz have a seperate partion for your system,or if u can afford,a seperate drive is a very good idea.

really helps in situations when u cant loose ure data but have no option but to reinstall the OS

peace

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@nightcrawler1089 - Thanks a lot for the info, I would have never looked for a FAQ there... I tried what it said, but no luck, the problems persist.

@vishesh_l - Yeah, I have 2 HD's, with system files on one and documents on the other. However, when I reinstall XP it'll wipe my registry so I'd have to reinstall all of my programs; I'll leave that option as a last resort, so thanks for the idea.

After all the messing around with system files, I think the problems exist in the registry...If someone could whip up a couple reg patches that restore regular XP options, I'd be forever indebted

EDIT: lol, alright, I give up. I'm reinstalling XP . Thanks to everyone that helped

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