ITunes freeze/hang help

When I launch iTunes it opens fine and it even plays a song when I double click it but as soon as I attempt to perform another task like Get Info or go to my Preferences iTunes freezes and nothing works. I have to launch task Manager and End Task for it to shut down. Then when I relaunch iTunes everything seems to work fine.
This is happening on a regular basis and it seems to only happen after I initially boot my computer. As long as the computer stays on after that I don't have anymore problems until I shut down and boot up the next day. I have the latest version of iTunes 10.4.1. 64-bit. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks

Hello,
sorry to hear that.
Did you try a PRAM reset (hold P-R-Option-Command right after pressing the power button)? It may help in case your Superdrive isn't recognized by the mac, thus letting you boot from the Install DVD.
Or, try a SMC reset (power down, pull mains plug, wait 15 secs, plug back in, power up again) before booting from the Superdrive.
My best bet is doing an archive-and-install of the system, then applying all the necessary updates from the Apple menu, as you already were attempting to. With a little luck, your apps, reg files and documents as well as the settings may still be there.
Also, getting yourself an external HD for safety backups is a MUST. Oh yes, don't forget Alsoft's DiskWarrior which can be really handy if nothing else works.
Good luck.

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