Ejecting iPod freezes iTunes

I have a 30 gb iPod and I'm using the latest version of iTunes (7.1.1?). My problem is that whenever I try to eject my iPod, iTunes freezes. I've searched on the forums, but its different from most of the ejecting-problem posts I have read. I get no "its used by another application" message. The hard drive on the iPod doesnt seem to be spinning anymore so I dont think it is just taking a long time to eject. I have tried ejecting the iPod from My Computer and that works, but afterwards, when I plug iPod back in, iTunes detects it as a new iPod and proceeds with deleting everything on it and resyncing.
Any help would be appreciated.

I have the same thing.  It started this week.  I have the most recent version of iTunes.  My ipod Touch and iPad Air 2 work fine.  When I eject my (brand new) Nano, the nano ejects, but iTunes freezes.  I have to go and force it to close.
Help please.
Cheers,

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