Itunes constantly freezing while analyzing my song list?

I just updated to the latest version of itunes and as it was importing my music library, it gets locked up and does not recover. Wont even let me forcequit, I need to power down. Feel like im on windows again. any ideas what I can do?

Hi,
I think you'll have to reinstall iTunes completely. First, to delete iTunes completely, use an app such as AppCleaner. Then, install iTunes: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download
Franklin

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