IPod Classic "Verifying" Makes Itunes freeze

Well since the itunes 9 update or whatever whenever i plug in the USB cord to my ipod (not just mine I've tried all my friends) my itunes freezes up; but when i unplug the USB coord from the ipod itunes stops freezing and runs normally. So i cant even add songs.
any solutions?

I am having a similar issue, for about a week or so (first major ipod issue in almost 2 years). When I plug in my ipod classic, iTunes freezes/ gives me the spinning beach ball. This lasts for about an hour, during which time itunes is unusable. After an hour or so, the ipod is recognized by itunes and syncs properly.
I have re-installed itunes, used older versions, created a new library, and restored my ipod.
My iPod works fine on other machines, and other ipods seem to work on my computer as well. The issue seems to be unique to my ipod/computer account combo.
Apple Genius Bar was able only to confirm that my iPod seemed to be functioning normally, and perhaps I had a corrupt library (I don't, as the problem persists with a new library).
If anyone has any advice on what could be the issue (a corrupt user/system file hidden somewhere?) it would be greatly appreciated. THanks

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