Error message song could not be found

i am running latest version of itunes. I am unable to access tracks from itunes I keep getting error message the song could not be used because the individual file could not be located. I am able to play any track from the itunes music folder but not from itunes!!! i have reloaded itunes but makes no difference. once the track has been played from the itunes libary it can be played in itunes

jadeypup,
See if this article helps, many have had this issue resolved by "recreating the iTune Music Library"
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93313
Also, see this article for information on how to search the computer for the songs:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301749
Hope this helps,
Generik
PowerMac G4/Dell Precision WS 370, XP Pro   Mac OS X (10.4.7)  

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