What can I do when iPod is connected to computer and freezes iTunes?

Yeah, everytime I plug in my iPod with a USB cable to my computer, it freezes iTunes. As soon as I take it out, it unfreezes. And I have the latest version of iTunes. What do I do?
Thanks

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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This article is great, IF IT WORKS! What is the fix when you enter new billing details and all iTunes tells you is, "contact iTunes support"?
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