Album Artwork Not Displayed in CoverFlow

I recently upgraded iTunes. Now whenever I choose CoverFlow to display my music covers, no artwork appears. I know the file is still intact, as they are displayed when I choose grid OR list option. Anyone have any ideas? I have resynced to no avail. Should I try reinstalling Itunes, I have over 1500 songs and covers and don't want to make the wrong move...Thanks in advance.

I also have the same going on with Vista, My Mac is doing good with the new Download but I am afraid to Upgrade My Windows XP, I do not want to have the same thing happen to it. One thing about the Cover Flow it has a Black Screen with no slider's or Controls of any kind. It is as if the Program for Cover Flow has been left out. Cover Flow is rely a grate Program, I hat not having it. They need to go back to the Drawing Table on this new download of I-tunes and give us back or Old one until they Fix it. I also had Removed I-tunes from My Computer and again Downloaded it I still had the same thing happen.
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