Itunes won't launch while Ipod is connected

iTunes will work for me when my iPod isn't connected but as soon as I connect my iPod iTunes freezes. I've tryed the 5 R's but they haven't worked. Is the problem my iPod or iTunes and how do I fix it?

Hello,
Please have a read
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93716

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