ITunes constantly unresponsive?

I downloaded the new version of iTunes because the other one was unresponsive. But then, so is this one. I clicked Force Quit, and it did, but then when I turn it on it's not responding... again. It doesn't show me the window or anything, it just doesn't open. I'm getting frustrated. What should I do?

One thing you all can try is to open iTunes in "safe mode" (without external plug-ins). Hold the Command and Option keys (while opening iTunes). If it runs without problems, eliminate some plug-ins from your user account/Library/iTunes/iTunes Plug Ins.
Another possibility is to try removing the Genius database. In the "Finder" go to the your user account/Music/iTunes/ folder and delete the "iTunes Library Genius.itdb" file. This may allow the program to launch again. This file will be recreated upon first use of the "Genius" feature.

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