ITunes 7.7 window disappears when minimized

When I hit the green button to minimize iTunes on my desktop, the iTunes window disappears completely. Does anyone know how to fix this? I can only get a window when iTunes is the full screen size.
Thanks in advance.

Hello Atharyn
Check out the article below for some troubleshooting option for your issues with iTunes.
iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1717
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
-Norm G.

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