New mini-frozen computer

I just got a mini; I'm not very good on computers. But, I installed itunes on my 1-yr old laptop (has Windows XP) and transferred about 350 songs into itunes. Then, I connected the IPOD into the USB2 card outlet and my computer froze up while trying to get the IPOD recognized. I've tried it repeatedly and my computer always freezes up. The mini flashes the "do not disconnect" sign. What am I doing wrong? Please help!

hi i actually just got my mini yesterday and i think i'm having the same problem gloria had. the moment i connect my mini to the computer, the mini flashes the "do not disconnect" sign. i tried to restore/format it on my computer, but every time i tried, it would freeze my computer up (the mouse wouldn't even move). after restoring it on a friend's computer (it now says updated on the ipod manager thing) i opened up iTunes, connected my mini, and then it froze up my computer again. i'm at a complete loss as to what to do, please help....

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Chris CA;
I am sorry the words before were to harsh ; I apologize and will admit I made a mistake with my words and also the post was accidental and did not apply at all to the :
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screen capture:
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