IPodService.exe --- What is it?

Okay, so I have seen this issue addressed in numerous places on this forum from a quick forum search, however I have yet to see a solution to fixing this problem.
Everytime I plug my iPod into my PC, it keeps popping up one of those annoying "this program (iPodService.exe) has encountered a problem and needs to close" messages, and then I cannot load anything onto my iPod.
Does anybody have a solution to this problem? It's very annoying, and bugs me because I have to upload my music to my iPod on the downstairs computer which I don't use for anything but that. I have been through the lise of add/remove programs, and I can't seem to find anything that would be causing any kind of disruption.
Thanks in advance =)

Dear deggie, since you seem to be the expert here I am adressing this to you...
Basically it is the same story as with "blust" and "hamilt" just with the slight difference that I am having 3 ipods which ought to be managed manually by the same PC (due to combined music collection with my family members).
I have tried reinstalling iTunes, cleaning the Temp folder and the xp taht I am running is not a week old.
My surprise was that my ipod nano 2G is working fine the other is not and the mini either. In case of the later two my processor is completely occupied by service.exe and ipodservice.exe.
Had always a forced break up of the operation after I have tested my fans' rpm on top level.
Any suggestions? THX
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