IPod causing computer to not work properly

I recently had a problem with my iPod where my album art was all weird looking. I plugged it into my computer and then turned over to another program. My computer froze and I have to hold down the power button to shut it off and restart it. when my computer booted back up, it was extremely slow, taking at least ten minutes longer to get to the desktop, when my icons and task bar had disappeared. I tried various remedies, and then unplugged my iPod in frustration. Success! My task bar went back to normal and I plugged my iPod back in. then my computer shuts down again giving me a blue screen of death type thing. Confused, I started it back up again and was greeted by the same very slow startup. I tried some more remedies, then once again unplugged my iPod, and my computer went back to normal. What has happened? I am scared to plug my iPod back in, I fear it will kill my computer. Help?

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