ITunes skipping directories when adding folders

iTunes seems to be skipping some directories (with legit mp3's) when I add folders. Anyone experience this?

I have the same problem. itunes crashes within 1-2 minutes of adding a folder. I have been able to add subfolders. It appears that it might be certain files that it is getting hung up on, but mine are either mp3 or wma.
Any help would be great.
  Windows XP  

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