ITunes completely freezes computer

I just downloaded the newest version of ITunes, 7.1. I am still experiencing the same problem as I did with 7.0.2. Here is the description:
I open ITunes and import a CD. It imports fine, but completely freezez up the ITunes program. Under task manager, it says "Not Responding." If I only exit ITunes and try again, I get the same thing, only I can't import a CD. The whole program is frozen. It also tends to freeze my entire computer. The only resolution to continue on is to restart my computer.
I called Apple support once before and they had me restore the ITunes program. Never helped.
Has anyone else had this? If so and you have corrected the problem, please let me know...in simple easy instructions. I am not illiterate, but not a computer geek either!
Help!!!
IPod w/video (30 gb) Windows XP

Hey maxsmom,
This is the link to the MSCONFIG article: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302538 you were walked through.
From the article:
"If following these steps resolves the issue, you may want to use the System Configuration Utility to turn on the third-party System Services and Startup Items one or a few at a time (restarting your computer after turning on the item or items) to identify which System Service or Startup Item is causing the conflict. You can turn all of them back on by selecting the Normal Startup option under the General tab of the System Configuration Utility window, but please note that this may cause the issue to recur."
Basically your computer has software that is individual to your computer, whatever you, the other users, and manufacturer installed. To find the application that is causing the conflict youll have to enable the startup apps/services one at a time until you find the one thats causes the problem when its turned back on.
After you find the software thats causing the confllict you can disable it or reconfigure it.
Jason

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