Damaged? Itunes Library after battery died

Just realized I posted this in the itunes for windows section - so I'm sorry for the repost. 
Last night, I was downloading a bunch of new podcasts, and left my MBP open to dl while I went to bed.  Totally flaked and forgot to plug it in before going to sleep.  Needless to say, I woke up this morning to a dead computer.
In the past, when my battery has run out, I have to reset my time as well as my wireless settings.  I did that this morning, but this time it added one more issue.  I didn't write the error down, but it said something like my itunes library was damaged?  When it created an alternate library I lost all my podcasts, recent added home movies, ringtones, and half my music. 
I tried repointing the library to the original itunes library file, but am not sure what my next step is.  I'm sad to say that while I have a back up, it hasn't been updated in a couple months. The last library file in the previous library section is also a few months old.  
I would greatly appreciate any help.
Sara

I have a similar problem, and can't find the proper files to delete. HELP desired! Facts: 2 computers (Dell, XP Pro, 1 w USB 1.1, 1 w/ USB 2.0), 2 iPods, different libraries on each machine. iTunes 7.5 on each comp. One comp/iTunes/library works flawlessly with both iPods. Other system "can't read or write to the hard drive" of either iPod after loading approx 70 trax out of more than 1000 in library. Have tried to uninstall iTunes using Windows uninstaller, done the 5 Rs 50 times, restored one of the iPods multiple times (and sent it to Apple twice), completely deleted and reloaded library, etc. Clearly there are files someplace that Windows uninstaller doesn't find, and they have been corrupted. Is there an Apple uninstaller for iTunes, and if so, where does one find it? If not, where might the corrupted files be hidden? I have searched for everything cantaining "Apple", "iTunes", "*.itl" and deleted everything I found, but the corrupted files still exist somewhere. Anybody have any thoughts?

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