ITunes 10.6 very slow to start up

I installed iTunes 10.6 under Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) and it is VERY slow to launch. I uninstalled it (fortunately I had backed up my iTunes library first) and reinstalled 10.5. It is significantly faster.
Has anyone else experienced this issue, and, if so, what is the fix (other than uninstalling it)?

Refer to following article to remove SC file(s):
Win 7/Vista http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2363
XP http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1776
Then proceed to repair your Quicktime.
Win 7/Vista START > Control Panel > Programs n Features / highlight QUICKTIME and click CHANGE then REPAIR.
XP - START > Control Panel > Add n Remove Programs / highlight QUICKTIME and click CHANGE then REPAIR.

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