ITunes freezes when syncing ipod 10.5.1.42

Everytime I go to sync my ipod to itunes it gets almost finished and itunes freezes up. When itunes freezes so does my entire computer to the point where only the mouse moves, and I end up shutting it down. I'm not sure if it is my computer, ipod, itunes, or other underlying issues. Does anyone have a solution or troubleshooting tips. I have searched the internet all over and this site, but nothing seems to be working. Is it the version? Should I install a previous version of itunes? It seems like some people are having similar issues.
Windows Vista 32 bit
itunes version 10.5.1.42
1st gen ipod touch

Back up all data.
Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
~/Library/Application Support/SyncServices
Right-click or control-click the line and select
Services ▹ Reveal in Finder (or just Reveal)
from the contextual menu.* A folder should open with an item selected. Quit the application if it's running. Move the selected item to the Trash. Relaunch the application and test.
*If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination  command-C. In the Finder, select
Go ▹ Go to Folder...
from the menu bar and paste into the box that opens by pressing command-V. You won't see what you pasted because a line break is included. Press return.

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    Right-click or control-click the line and select
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    *If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination  command-C. In the Finder, select
    Go ▹ Go to Folder...
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    Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
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    Right-click or control-click the line and select
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