IPod 160GB Classic (late 2009) sync & related problems

My pod went weird while syncing this afternoon.
First the iTunes started freezing & the pc subsequently hanging after adding just a few of the freshly imported songs.
Incidentally, all my songs are imported from legit audio cds or paid downloads.
On every occasion i had to re-boot my pc to start over.
Re-booting with the pod connected does not work either (though i have never tried this before), as the pc stalls after the windows splash screen.
On the 3rd attempt the ipod stopped appearing on itunes altogether!
Then it became invisible to explorer completely.
The "connected" warning & rotating graphics are playing on the pod though!
Finally the pc started freezing everytime the pod was plugged in BUT is waking up on removing the pod.
iTunes on its own is working fine.
On checking the iPod i found that it has come down to only "49" songs (from 5530 orginally) & the memory status is showing 148GB used!!!
Fortunately the library on my HDD is intact & i am still within warranty period
However, after going through some of the threads here, it seems this is a well-known issue.
Will be grateful if anybosy could help me.
BTW, trying to download a fresh iTunes on top of the existing one (whic was updated last week).
In case that helps.
Have tried restore etc., without any effect.

Ok I've got some additional info. If I reload the offending videos into itunes as Movies rather than TV shows then the'll load onto my iPod. Anyone know why my iPod would let me load it with a movie but not let me load it after the exact same video is changes to a tv show? Someone has GOT to know something. Please people please!

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The 160GB iPod classic was released in 2009. It is still being sold unchanged. That's a much longer product life than most Apple products. So, a 160GB iPod classic can be brand new, or almost 5 years old. A high percentage of them currently in use are approaching the end of their useful life (even if treated carefully), because hard drives eventually wear out and become unreliable over time. They are fragile and have many moving parts. It's not a matter of IF they start to have problems, but WHEN they start to have problems, just like hard drives in desktop and laptop computers.
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4- a- I reset my Ipod and Meanwhile uninstalled all Apple components,I re-installed iTunes 8.2.1 for Windows XP,Vista or Windows 7) but the same blue screen occurs.
b- I uninstall iTunes and plugged my Ipod to my laptop,no blue screen occurs.
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7- I've contacted(phone call) to the Local(Portugal) Support Apple Support Centre and explained all history of the problem clearly.But they could not help me,they advised the same possible solutions which I've already done and they said that they can not do more.And than they gave me a support mail address to contact.([email protected])
8- I've sent an email to [email protected], 2 days later they've answered me with the information that they are phone based support therefore they not provide me support.
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I am waiting an answer,please try to answer me as soon as you have an answer for me.
Thanks In advance
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It sounds like your hard drive is dying. Sadly, no software can fix this - the hard drive would require replacing. Are you in the UK? This would usually cost around £100 for a new drive, which my company could do for you. As your iPod is 19 months old, it is out of warranty, and Apple would charge you for any repairs. If you are near an Apple Store, you could always take it and see if a Genius would be willing to repair for you. You need to book an appointment for this.
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Restored my IPOD (multiple times)
Restarted computer
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