Cant import songs-itunes locks up!

I just bought a new computer-Hp p2610, I downloaded Itunes and moved all of my files from my other pc(XP-26 gigs of music) I only transferred over the music-nothing else.
When I attempt to import a cd with itunes, itunes will begin importing for a few seconds and then will just freeze in the middle. I have not been able to import one track. Itunes pulls up the cd info and will play them all back no problem-it just wont importing without freezing.
I am able to rip cds using other programs, but Its a process to transfer everything multiple times for every cd.
I have reinstalled itunes several times, I have clicked the error correction box, and have attempted to import using just about every option there is. All my updates are current, both for the ipod, and for windows, Hp has not yet released any updates for my drive.
Can anyone help me? I have absolutely no clue what to do, Ive googled this issue, and find things that are similar, but not the same-also most issues I find tend to be several years old, making searches even harder.
HELP!!!

anyone have any ideas? im willing to try just about anything....except del taco

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