Why is iTunes freezing on startup?

I've recently downloaded the newest version of iTunes, for Windows 7 (*64).
Shortly after opening the program, it freezes up, and I simply cannot do anything with it. Prior to updating the software, it was working fine for me.
Anyone else having this issue, or could possibly assist me with finding a solution?

Check your CPU usage.  The more recent updates consume 50% of the CPU time unless Apple Mobile Device is turned off in services. When iTunes is opened it consumes the rest of the CPU causing it to run at 100%.  This is occuring on all 5 of my computers at home (HP's whith Windows 7 64 bit) and several computers at work (Dell with win 7 32 bit.)  I spent 2 1/2 hours with Apple support over a week ago with no results.   They were to call back the next evening but I have not heard from them since the forst grueling episode.  In all the previous updates youi could delete all Apple software from your computer and reload iTunes to fix this but is is not working with the latest updates.  If this doesn't get fixed I will lose in the effort to convert our work phones to the iPhone.

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