ITunes apps freeze when updating

Within the last week or so there is an issue with various apps on iTunes where I try to download the updates on my home computer, but just as it gets to "processing file" it freezes. Then I cannot even quit the iTunes program - I have to Force Quit to get out. Any suggestions?

edweir wrote:
I found a solution that worked for me in a similar thread. Thanks to daljit, gcoat, and Stametis Kapetanakis for their help.
daljit
Re: After updating, stuck on processing file
Sep 18, 2013 2:23 AM (in response to jciyk)
Go to folder "downloads" in iTunes music folder which is the temporary downloads folder for Tunes itself.
If there is any item within (as a leftover from a former download), delete it.
Delay gone.
gcoat
Re: After updating, stuck on processing file
Oct 7, 2013 10:49 AM (in response to jciyk)
1. Quit iTunes (if not possible, then force-quit)
2. Delete every folder under here...
~/Music/iTunes/iTunes Music/Downloads (Note: The "~" character, tilde, refers to your Home folder.)
3. Start iTunes and start your downloads again.
Stamatis Kapetanakis
Re: After updating, stuck on processing file
Dec 22, 2013 9:02 AM (in response to gcoat)
The correct file path for OSX Mavericks is:
~/Music/iTunes/Mobile Applications/Downloads/
In my particular case it happens when updating Apps, and stick in "processing files" steps. Once stuck it needs to be Force QUit to clear it. As to the folder location, that depends on where you havelocated your iTunes data. Your preferences set to open up the iTunes folder. In my case that's, ~/Music/iTunes_xxxxxx/iTunes Media/Downloads
The "xxxxxx"'s are a date code of the itunes data files installation.
Regardless where it is located, this deleting of the items in the folder may solve it. Be aware that you may be asked to validate your Apple ID again and verify any age restriceted content. You can monitor the progress of the downloads by click in the little box on the top right of the itunes menu. However in my case it did NOT fix the problem. Updates downloads continue to hang. You can see where downloads create the .tmp files/folders but seem to stick on many items while completing others. No rhyme or reason to it that I can see.
Also Pause All no longer works!

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