Library corrupted or unreadable

Now, I've read quite a few topics on invalid or corrupt libraries, but none of them have answered my problem yet.
I've tried reinstalling iTunes, tried moving the library to my desktop, tried deleting it, deleting all the files, and start > run > chkdsk.
My problem is this: Everytime I open iTunes up my library is gone. It's been like this for a while now and I'm getting tired of it.
I have a lot of music and it gets tiresome to wait each day for it to load it all.
I checked with the xml and the itl file, and both are "corrupted or unreadable," making it so I cannot delete or move them. I'm sure this is the problem, but I don't know how to fix it.
Windows XP

I am having a similar proble. I am running iTunes version 9.1.1.12 and my music folder went corrupt after updating to this. No other folder on my computer is corrupt. Apple does not seem to provide an option to assist with iTunes problems. Anyone have any iDeas?

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hi jules!
with that message, let's start with this document:
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... but if more advanced treatments are required, Da Gopha's excellent compendium may be of some assistance:
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