Can't add music to itunes

I've re-installed itunes, and nothing is working. I've tried adding songs both by "Add song", by drag and drop - nothing is working.
I'm trying to add aiff files, m4a, and mp4s to my iTunes library. The files are on my computer.

MP3 files may be corrupted, iTunes won't add/play corrupted files so you must repair them.
Follow this tutorial to fix your files: http://trevinchow.com/blog/2008/09/17/fix-for-mp3-songs-not-playing-in-itunes/
Experienced users just download "MP3 Validator" (MPIIIVal) at http://www.gromkov.com/faq/repair/mp3_validator.html and follow your instincts to fix your files.
If by the time you try links are broken, I read another solution is to burn your files and rip them again, sounds logic since they will be recreated, but that's the long way.
Initially I thought it was due to some license issue, maybe my files were protected, I was able to play them in other players (Windows media, winamp, etc.) but finally was able to add my Soulfly songs.
APPLE.COM WEBMASTER: the process to create a user in this forum is tedious and not user friendly, I had a really bad experience trying to post this answers but I wanted to share this working fix, that's why you can find this.

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Stop shouting, it simply does not help your cause or make others want to assist you.
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