My iTunes on Windows XP freezes when I try to change airplay device.

I can successfully stream from iTunes (on a Windows XP Pro PC) via Airplay without any difficulties.  However, at times when I change airplay devices (I think generally when I disconnect from them), my iTunes crashes.  Has anyone else had that problem.  If you have a successful fix, I'd appreciate it.

Hello decramer,
I recommend this article named iTunes for Windows XP: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues found here http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1421.
Start iTunes in Safe Mode
Open iTunes in Safe Mode to isolate any interference with plug-ins or scripts not manufactured by Apple.
Hold down the Shift and Control keys while opening iTunes. If performed correctly, you should see a dialog that says "iTunes is running in safe mode" before iTunes finishes starting up
After clicking "Continue", determine whether the issue you were experiencing persists in Safe Mode.
If you see the same issue while iTunes is in Safe Mode, proceed to the Create a New User Account section below. If you do not experience the same issue, consult iTunes: Troubleshooting issues with third-party iTunes plug-insfor steps on how to remove third-party plug-ins.Create a New User AccountWhen troubleshooting a variety of issues, it can be useful to determine if the issue affects a specific Windows user account or all accounts. Follow the steps below to create a new user account in Windows XP:
From the Start menu, choose Control Panel.
Open User Accounts.
Select Create a new account and follow the instructions to complete the account setup process.
Once the new account is created, choose Log Off from the Start menu.
Log in to the newly created user account.
Open iTunes and determine whether the issue you were experiencing persists in this new user.
If you see the same issue in the newly created user account, proceed to the System-wide troubleshootingsection below. If you do not experience the same issue, consult the User-specific troubleshooting section below.
User-specific troubleshooting
System-wide troubleshooting
Regards,
Sterling

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