ITunes is skipping like a scratched cd

It was playing fine for several hours today and then all of a sudden it started skipping, and it's been going in and out since.
It usually happens when I've got an internet browser window (chrome) open and running.
I updated iTunes to 11.0.1 to see if that would fix the issue but it didn't.
Does anyone know how to fix this?

I'm having the same problem.
All of my songs are skipping - songs stop playing every few seconds for a few seconds and then continue.
When the songs skip, my entire internet "skips" as well
When the songs skip, my entire computer "skips" as well including my wireless mouse and even the volume controls.
Computer: 2011 iMac
Operating System: Mac OS X v. 10.6.8
iTunes: v.11.0.1
Installed the update today
I only have about 10 songs that I have purchased online. Everything else was uploaded from a CD.
I have tried the following things and the problem persists
Uninstalled/Re-installed iTunes
Disconnected from the internet while using iTunes
Checked that the library is playing from a folder on the computer (rather than from cloud)
Searched for settings to fix this

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Hello Ross_Kav,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
Troubleshooting songs that skip
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3217
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
Best of luck,
Mario

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Hello again, Crystal.
Thanks for the update on your issue. Due to the nature of your issue you may find more information by using another one of Apple's support resources - https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action to get a more hands-on response.
Cheers,
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