ITunes freezes when trying to add music onto iPod touch

      Newest iPod touch gen, newest iTunes updates. I plug in my iPod touch and go into iTunes, when i try to upload music to the ipod, it freezes up. I cant put any music on it. I tried re-installing itunes and i doesn't make a difference. My sister's ipod is doing the same thing, too.

Try this:
iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues
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