ITunes causing freeze

The update to version 9.0.3 went successfully, but upon launching the program, os completely freezes. Tried without Internet to alleviate connection related issues. Problem is also not related to library. Not installation related. Not 64/32 bit related. Any ideas?

I had to transfer my ipod music Back to the computer (using software available on the internet at $20. I purchased this two months ago when my computere crashed and i was able to reload the music from the ipod with no problem) It all went well and all the music is in itunes. The problem is, when i open itunes the mouse has no effect, the program is unresponsive. I need to do cntrl/alt/delete to get it off the screen. I followed the instructions for uninstalling and reinstalling itunes, but still the screen opens with my library but there is no response from a mouse click!
HELP!

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