Help: iTunes and my computer (XP) freeze when trying to synchronize iPod Nano (6G)

Hi,
My iTunes (10.6) and my computer (running on Windows XP SP3) (near) freezes when I'm trying to synchronize my iPod Nano (6G). iTunes consumes 99% of my computer processor. And the iTunes screen stalls with the text "Synchronize starts". My iPod seems to react in the beginning, it shortly shows "synchronizing", but stops after a few seconds en says "connected" after.
I tried waiting for a long time, maybe it's just slow but that was just disappointing.
I allready changed the drive letter for the iPod in computer/disk management (a suggestion on an another forum). Didn't help.
Also tried resetting the iPod, didn't help.
I always end up killing the iTunes process in TaskManagement or rebooting the computer
I tried updating iTunes to a newer versions (running on 10.6). But that's also not responding. When I select download the newest software just nothing happens.
(I had this before and know how to fix this: run Windows Installer Cleanup en do a complete new install, lots of work).
Problably related problems but keen on suggestions
Wim

Hello Teddy1602, 
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities. 
If iTunes on your PC is unresponsive when you try to sync your iPod classic, the troubleshooting tips in this article can help:
iTunes: May become unresponsive when connecting iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
All the best,
Jeremy

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