Music will not stay in iTunes.

When I exit out of iTunes, my music disappears. Even music that I purchase in the iTunes store will just go into an iTunes folder. I was wondering if anybody else has had similar issues and what you did to fix it. Thank you!!
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UPDATE!!!
I did a chat with sony tech support and they helped me resolve our problem. I will give you step by step guide.
Step 1: Uninstall iTunes. Be sure to back up your music, either in CD or Zip Drive. You might lose it, but I didn't, I just had to go back and find it.
Step 2: Install Windows Installer 4.5. go to
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/942288
Be sure to Download each of the files that it lists for your Operating System. I had to download three. You can download multiple files at once, too.
Step 3: Reinstall iTunes, import you music, and enjoy!!

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UPDATE!!!
I did a chat with sony tech support and they helped me resolve our problem. I will give you step by step guide.
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http://support.microsoft.com/KB/942288
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