Itunes "Ignoreing" some of the MP3 files

Afterthe latest issue of Itunes that i have slapped into my system a while ago,
I realize that Itunes won't recognize some of the properly tagged, legally bought, or ripped mp3 files from my own collection.
I am a year old Itunes and Vista user
didn't have any problem with both software until the latest patch from apple, I have downloaded.
Note that, I did "NOT" have any probelms with these files until the latest automated patch that i have installed a while ago.
In description.
I click on "Add Folder to Lib." -> I go to my MUSIC folder and then click on the album of "Norah Jones - Not too late" -> Itunes skips the first 3 of the tracks from these folder.
so I click on "Add File to Lib." -> click on specific files to be added. -> does not respond.
Click & Drag / "Right click" on the file and "open with" Itunes / alternating the name of the file and its tag / Re-installation of Itunes / Formatting the Window
All my efforts seems nothing
Again, these ignored files are formatted to MP3 and properly tagged.
I personally bought or ripped legally from my own collection.
These files does not have any kind of expiration date or restrictions.
Lastly, these ignored files work great on other media players
please advise
Computer Spec.
Cpu - Duo t7200
HD - 160 gb
mem - 2048mb
os - vista biz
Message was edited by: monako

+these ignored files are formatted to MP3 and properly tagged.+
+I personally bought or ripped legally from my own collection.+
+These files does not have any kind of expiration date or restrictions.+
+Lastly, these ignored files work great on other media players+
As is clear from that set of facts, the problem is in iTunes. It has been reported many times here.
If the file is already in your library but has stopped being able to play, use Advanced > Convert ID3 tags and change it to one of the versions iTunes will accept.
If it not already in your library, as seems to be your case, you will either have to re-rip from CD with the new iTunes, or else find another program that can clean up the MP3. Audacity or Switch can do this. I have also heard, but have not tried, that mp3Trim or VBRfix can clean up the files to iTunes's satisfaction.
Pls let us know if this helps.

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