Connecting iPod causes major system slowdown

I bought the iPod a week ago, and this behaviour has been consistent from the first time I plugged it into the Windows XP SP2 computer. When the iPod is plugged in, the service "iPodService.exe" starts up and then the entire computer grinds to a halt. I've looked at the Task Manager and noticed that both "iPodService.exe" and "Services.exe" are tying up all available resources. If I choose "iPodService.exe" and end the process, "Services.exe" immediately drops to 0% and the system goes back to a normal level of functioning and responsivness. Ending iTunes doesn't seem to cause "iPodService.exe" to release, which is why I had to force the ending of that process.
Any suggestions are really welcome. I don't think that I should be having to go through this everytime I want to update/charge the iPod.
Windows XP

Hi,
Try to restore your iPod to the factory setting with iTunes 7, if does not work, likely there may be some problems on your OS. And you may need to reinstall the XP on your PC again.
But before doing these, please try to connect your iPod with other PC, see if it causes the same problem

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