ITunes freezes computer upon opening

I've tried reinstalling, deleting genius files, etc...but now whenever I open iTunes it freezes my entire macbook to the point that pressing command option escape doesn't even do anything. Help!

Okay, I am confused. I dont seem to have preference files to iTunes. I am using 10.6.1, OSX10.7.4, on a mid 2010 13" MBP. I have a 4S that syncs wirelessly, and I am using iTunes Match... Help!! It worked for weeks and then all of a sudden wont open (locks up the system). I can force quit, however... anyone who can help, I would be appreciative. Thanks!

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Hello, Dbutta90.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here is an article that you may find helpful when experiencing this issue.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1717
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I purchased two video programs through the itunes music store, but time I try downloading them to my ipod, the itunes program will download some of the video, but during this process will freeze and lock up my computer.
hmmmm. if a file in your music library is corrupted, it can cause a connection problem with an ipod.
usually, that causes this error message:
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... or occasionally this one:
"Disk cannot be read from or written to" when syncing iPod or "Firmware update failure" error when updating or restoring iPod
... but on very rare occasions, i've seen it cause the entire PC (not just itunes) to lock up, like you're describing. (this would be the first occasion in which i've seen it happen with a video file, though.)
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love, b

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