ITunes will close but will not quit

Okay. I've tried reading some of the questions and answers regarding similar issues but none seem to speak to mine.
iTunes will "close" when I choose "Quit" or cmd-q, but will not "quit". This seems to only happen when I have recently visited the iTunes store. It does not happen when I am browsing my own library.
Important things to note and summary:
•I do NOT have iWow. Don't even know what it is or where to get it.
•This only happens when accessing iTunes Store. Not sure exactly what causes it to happen but it only happens when accessing the store.
•Doesn't seem to happen (or can't remember it ever happening) when I sync my iPhone AFTER visiting the store. Weird.
•I CAN force quit the application and reopen with no problem. However, this is an issue when shutting down the computer (not plugged in) only to find out right before the battery dies that it NEVER shut down because iTunes never "quit".
Any suggestions?
D.A.M.O.N
UPDATE!! Seems to happen EVERYTIME I click on an album or app to read about it. For instance, clicking in an iPhone app to read the description in determining whether or not to buy/download. Clicking on an album/movie to do the same. Either of these workflows (as JUST tested) seem to cause iTunes to not respond.
Again, any suggestions?
Message was edited by: D.A.M.O.N

Hey DrRuss,
Usually issues installing iTunes on Windows can be resolved after going through these troubleshooting steps. If one step does not resolve your issue, proceed to the next:
Trouble installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926
Cheers,
David

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