Auto sync locks iTunes

Strange problem has started to occur since the latest upgrade to iTunes 8.1.1.10. Normally when I place my iPhone in the dock without iTunes having started brings up the the iTunes application and then automaticaly syncs. Exectly what I expect. Since the upgrade iTunes starts and then locks up so that I have to kill the application. If I start iTunes first before I place my iPhone in the dock th sync goes ahead fine with no problems. I have reinstalled iTunes and reset my iPhone but no luck. Any ideas?

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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1421

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