Every time I open my iTunes - my library is gone. Why does this keep happening?

Hey guys,
The folder with all my music in it is located on my desktop. I've had it like this for years now with never a problem.
Up until the most recent update, my library is gone everytime I open my iTunes.
Thankfully I saved my playlists to text documents, but it is becoming an enormous bother now to keep re-adding them.
I've searched the forums to no avail - anyone have any advice for me?
Much Appreciated,
Andrew

Just want to share my fix for this...... Don't know that computer you are dealing with but if sony, here it is
WOW! Thanks to all who directed me to Sony for this issue. I have downloaded the update http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2715 (which by the way would not run for the first few times stating it was an update for Vista even though I chose the Windows 7 OS and the page showed was for 7.) I have rebooted about 4 times so far and everything is still in iTunes. Oh thank you all.... BTW I had my computer in with the Sony Backstage guys for a tune up a few months ago and I explained this issue to them. They had no idea and recommended I go over to the Apple store in the Mall. I would think they should be versed on various software related issues which can create trouble for users of their products just as they are versed in the nuts and bolts of how to save this, and move that, and make backup disks, and read my email. : ) Keeping my fingers crossed.
All this technology conflict.... Can't we all just get along???

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