Itunes cannot play mp4 or mp3 songs

All of a sudden Itunes 10.5 cannot play clicked songs in the library or mp3 elsewhere.
No error message.
All sync functions with Ipod are ok though.
Uninstalled several times...no progress.
Use win 7

I fix my Problem in Windows XP
Control Panel
Sounds and Audio Devices
Volume tab and then click the Advanced button from the Speaker settings section
Performance Tab
Press Restore Defaults Button
(Properties are in the maximum right position)
Play mp3 and mp4 in ITunes works now
Message was edited by: Iron Duke

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