As I mentioned above, I deleted every iTunes file per the instructions. I didn't mention, but I then also used Revo to clean out any random files that may have still been lurking (of which there were none). I then rebooted and reinstalled the 64-bit Apple version of iTunes linked, and the exact same issue. iTunes would open then freeze. So, I did the full cleaning, and tried with the 32-bit Apple version of iTunes that you linked. And, no surprise, I had the exact same issue. iTunes would open and then immediately freeze. Nothing being clickable on the screen (the mouse wouldn't even move), I shut down iTunes via the Task Manager (screenshot shown above of the offending process). Again, I did the full clean using the instructions given in the link, and tried the Microsoft Store version, as it had been a month since I tried this process (I thought maybe a newer flaw-free version had been put out in the Store). Nope. The exact same thing happened again with the exact same process failing as had done in both the 64-bit and 32-bit installations direct from Apple. So, again I cleaned out all the files per the instructions and for the last time tried downloading an older 64-bit version of iTunes directly from Apple. I can't remember what version I downloaded and installed, but surprise, the exact same thing happened for what, the fifth time? Yeah, I can't be bothered any longer. This has been going on for a month, and I've spent hours of my time on this, all of which is unnecessary. So, now I'm busy cleaning up my actual music files using another software. Sadly, I can't sync to Apple Music any longer on my iPhone. But, at least I've got my collection on my computer.