HT201272 I am unable to re-download some songs I bought off iTunes which do not play. Windows 7 laptop - help!

Windows 7 laptop. Recently upgraded iTunes to 11. Bought 3 songs off iTunes Store. Downloaded them. Moved them to the directory where I keep all my music (external hard drive). None of the 3 will play. Error message "could not find the original file".
Cannot re-download them from the iTunes store. Followed the directions in the Help. No joy as there is no download icon next to these songs.

Hey,
Have a look at this:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
...And follow steps 1,2 and 3. This should fix your problem.
If you need anymore help, please say.
Connor

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