Lost Original Files

I have been using itunes 6 with Windows xp for months with no problems. Suddenly any track i try to play comes up 'original file cannot be found'. My entire library seems to be disconnected from the original files. The track files folder is still on the computer.HELP!
  Windows XP  

Try to import the files back to itunes by clicking "File" and then "Add folder to Library...". Then, browse for where the folder is containing your music and click on it.
Hope this helps, let me know.

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