ITunes 8.1.1 takes FOREVER to start playing podcasts

Ever since I've upgraded to 8.1.1, podcasts take 10-15 seconds to start playing after I hit the play button. During this time, the computer seems to be frozen. Has anyone else had this happen?

Yes, but that's only part of the problem. Do you also have podcast feed duplication? I'm on a G5 also but OS 10.5.6! I wondered if that's the reason. Do you have a long unclosable strip window if you click on a podcast info symbol? I can't seem to find out if other people are having these problems. I solved the inability to burn discs by setting to x8. Have you had this too? Sorry I can't help yet.

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I recently reformated and reinstalled Win2k on my system. Prior to the format I had no problem with Java, all apps started up in no time flat.
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So I just updated to the newest update that was available for safari and iTunes but now it won't let me go on the Internet using safari and it also won't let me sync my songs ,,,,,it takes forever to back up my iPad AND my iPod so what can I do ?

So I just updated to the newest update that was available for safari and iTunes but now it won't let me go on the Internet using safari and it also won't let me sync my songs ,,,,,(it takes forever to backup my iPad AND my iPod) so what can I do ?

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2. Start an elevated command prompt (Start Menu -> All Programs -> Accessories -> right click Command Prompt -> Run as Administrator)
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5. Reboot your machine
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