My library freezes halfway through loading

I updated Itunes software to most current version 7.3.1 and now my library freezes halfway through loading. I've powered down and restarted and was able to backup library with the finder to an external hard drive (I think?). I've tried downloading the software again reloading it power down and back up and still the same issue. What should I do?

it is different for each player. for the zvm, slide power/hold button to the on position and gently press and hold the reset button for a few seconds, release reset button then release power slider and ther it is. try trouble shooting on the creative site, and there are also sticky posts on the forums on this issue ([url="http://forums.creative.com/creativelabs/board/message?board.id=dap&message.id=3">here[/url])Message Edited by dazed on 02-22-200709:27 PM

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