ITunes won't play my music in library or in store?

Suddenly today I logged on my computer and wanted to listen to music. However, when I hit play, nothing happens. It shows it's "playing" a song, but the sound doesn't play and the time bar doesn't actually move. I wondered if it was just limited to my library but when I go into the store and try to hear synopses of songs, it doesn't let me do that either. How frustrating! I downloaded the newest update thinking it was probably that, but after the update it is still the same. Anyone know what gives? Any help is appreciated!!

Sorry about the delay.
I don't have a Vista PC in front of me. (The noir household(s) Vista box is in North Carolina.) The way the audio control panels work in Vista is different from XP, so there's significant limits to how far I can walk you through detailed troubleshooting here.
But one thing has sprung to mind as being worth a shot.
Go "Start > Control Panel". If your control panels are in category view, click on Classic View. Launch the QuickTime control panel, go to the Audio tab.
In there, check "Safe mode (waveOut only)", and click OK. Restart iTunes if you had it open.
Do songs play if you have safe mode engaged?

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