IPod Touch 5G Sync Issue

The Too Long, Didn't Read, Nutshell Version: Is there any way to get iTunes and the iPod to sync at the same time without hanging every bleeping time?
This is driving me absolutely NUTS. I've had this problem for months now ever since the visually beautiful, reminiscent of Android OS, but PITA iOS 7 launch where the sync just doesn't want to work. I'm starting to think that there is a communication problem between iTunes and my iPod within the program (my cord is fine), as iTunes finished its sync long before my iPod did. Or they simply decide to commit digital murder/suicide, but I can never tell which one is the instigator.
It happens so often that it just HANGS there on "waiting for items to copy", and it's the iPod that's stuck on a random song (it changes every time). This is so bleeping frustrating; all I want is to be able to sync whenever I want to, instead of dreading the thought of having to do it. I need to spend a day (or weekend sometimes) at the computer, wiping my iPod numerous times, trying to get digital stars and constellations to line up so that the sync finally works, and I don't have to do it for a few months.
Even Media Monkey doesn't work, and hangs as well!
Here's what sometimes works, and sometimes doesn't (Note: the following trouble-shooting that I've done is on a Windows 7 64 bit system, with all Apple programs completely updated):
1) Turn off iTunes, unplug device
2) Go into Task Manager, turn off all Apple programs (mostly Sync Services, but I like to be thorough)
3) C;/ User Name/app data/roaming/apple computer; append "_OLD" to "Sync Services" folder
4) Wipe iPod, set as new device, no iCloud
5) Turn Bluetooth and WiFi off
6) Plug it into computer
7) Set as new device
8) Hope that it finally works
Any other suggestions?

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Method 1
Backup the library with this User Tip.
Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
Method 2
Connect the two computers to the same network. Share your <User's Music> folder from the old computer and copy the entire iTunes library folder into the <User's Music> folder on the new one. Again, deauthorize the old computer if no longer required.
Both methods should give the new computer a working clone of the library that was on the old one. As far as iTunes is concerned this is still the "home" library for your devices so you shouldn't have any issues with iTunes wanting to erase and reload.
I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.
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If your media folder has been split out from the main iTunes folder you may need to do some preparatory work to make it easier to move. See make a split library portable.
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tt2

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- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
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Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
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My iPod Touch only syncs with my photo albums. All the music is no longer on the device.

- Reboot the computer
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
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- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4236
iPad Tip: How to Delete Photos from Your iPad in the Photos App
http://ipadacademy.com/2011/08/ipad-tip-how-to-delete-photos-from-your-ipad-in-t he-photos-app
Another Way to Quickly Delete Photos from Your iPad (Mac Only)
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http://www.wondershare.com/apple-idevice/how-to-delete-photos-from-ipad.html
How to: Batch Delete Photos on the iPad
http://www.lifeisaprayer.com/blog/2010/how-batch-delete-photos-ipad
(With iOS 5.1, use 2 fingers)
How to Delete Photos from iCloud’s Photo Stream
http://www.cultofmac.com/124235/how-to-delete-photos-from-iclouds-photo-stream/
 Cheers, Tom

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