Adding folder to library doesn't add all songs

Long story short, lots of songs disappeared from my library. I think I figured out how to get them back, but it isn't quite working. Dragging the entire Music folder to the library causes iTunes to freeze. Importing each individual CD folder only copies some of the songs -and sometimes none of the songs at all. What's going on, and how can I fix it?

FIrst scan the system for viruses with your antivirus program and scan for malware using Ewido or your prefered spyware?adware scanner http://www.ewido.net/en/
Also try disabling your antivirus program, it my be blocking iTunes from a "Mass scan" or "Mass Writing" if these folders contain alot of songs or afew big songs. It is well known here iTunes doesn't want to get every song when you use the add folder feature in windows for some reason.

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Welcome to the Support Communities!
The article below may be able to help you with this issue.
Click on the link to see more details and screenshots.
iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1717
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