I-Tunes freezes every time I open it

I just bought the update for 2.0 for my iPod touch. It works great initially until I plug it into my laptop (which has been running 7.7 for a week or so fine). Itunes opened and then immediatly freezed and was not responding.
I tried to install 7.7 on another computer to the exact same effect. I've tried uninstalling, repairing, etc. to no avail. I could live without the applications, but seeing as its a new iPod, I'd like to put some music on it.
Thanks for any help in advance

Hey Brady5573,
Try re-creating the iTunes library as described here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1451
Jason

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