Ipod freezing computer when I connect it

hello. My Ipod worked fine ever since I got it one week ago however two days ago each time I connect it to the computer to charge it freezes my computer. Is there any way to correct this?

Stupid as it sounds....
I Uninstalled EVERYTHING (iTunes & iPod installer)..Downloaded the new iPod installer & iTunes from the Apple Site..Installed iTunes..then the iPod installer(nothing from the CD!)...That worked..but I STILL have to open iTunes FIRST thereafter..or my PC will lock-up too..My PC does a memory dump & locks-up..I think it's a redundant driver load or something..but whatever..Till Apple put's out a "fix"..I got mine to work like that (& I have Win 2K now...)

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