Computer and iTunes freezes when iPod is plugged in

Hi there.
I'm using Windows Vista x32 SP1 and lately I've had a problem with my iPod and iTunes. It hasn't always been like this as recently I have been updating my iPod, but for some reason something has caused a problem.
I can use iTunes fine and play songs from it, until I plug in my iPod. When the iPod is plugged in, I can't use anything on iTunes, be it sync, change song, or anything. I can't even access the iTunes screen if I have changed window.
Nor can I access the "Computer" section of my computer, where the "iPod" folder is stored - this freezes up as well.
However, as soon as I unplug the iPod, everything starts working again. However, this means that I can't ever sync, or even fix/scan - because I only get these options AFTER I have unplugged it. I have restarted my computer and reinstalled iTunes, as well as resetting my iPod (pressing the center button and menu) whilst plugged in, and whilst unplugged - all to no avail.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, I have searched through the internet for ages trying to find a solution and I can't seem to find any answers. Thanks!

ANY help would really be appreciated... My iPod is corrupted I think but I can't restore it due to the above problems so everything's going wrong.

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