Itunes can't find original file for many songs

when i try to play certain songs in itunes, a box comes up saying, "the song could not be used b/c the original file could not be found." it happens to random songs and just started a few days ago. why is this happening?? help!
  Windows XP  
  Windows XP  

Something has happened, either you have moved the songs, changed the drive letter there on OR antivirus is "Playing around" with iTunes.
If you have moved the files, put them back EXACTLY like they were, If these songs are on an external drive, make sure windows did not change the drive letter.
Also try scanning the system with antivirus AND a malware scanner that scans for ad ware and spyware

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