ITunes and sound check

I updated to iTunes ver 7.1.1.5 recently. I have a problem with "Determining Song Volume" of all my library every time I open iTunes. It uses 100% CPU until I stop it.
I have already UNCHECKED Sound Check, that didn't seem help.
I reinstalled it again and that didn't help either. Is this a bug or is it just my Windows XP problem?
thanks in advance.
P4 Windows XP Pro

Hello,
I have to admit I've never used it but found this Macworld article a very useful explanation:
http://www.macworld.com/article/44344/2005/04/soundcheckyou.html
iVolume which is linked to from the MW article should check all your files again and put the adjusted volume in the ID3 info.
HTH.
mrtotes

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Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I am sorry to hear that you cannot connect to or download from the iTunes and App Stores. There are some very good troubleshooting steps that I would recommend in this situation. Please follow the steps and information in the article below.
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Make sure that you have an active Internet connection. You can check the user guide for your device for help with connecting to the Internet.
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