Why is my pc freezing up when I plug in my ipod

why is my pc freezing up when I plug in my ipod

Hi richardcruse,
I am not totally clear on whether your whole Windows computer is freezing up or just the iTunes application when you connect your iPod. If it is the latter, I would suggest using the steps in the following article to troubleshoot -
iTunes: May become unresponsive when connecting iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3219
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Brett L

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    Disabled
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    iOS: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen                         
    If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.                        
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings        
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    You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
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    iTunes 11: Frequently used features
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5649
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    Hello, Welcome to Apple Discussions.
    You may wish to check the following article below for further assistance.
    iTunes for Windows Vista: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1717

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