My daughter was playing on my iphone 3gs and now it wont sync on itunes, it says a file could not be found.........please helppp!!!!!!

i dont know what to do

Did you delete the files from your computer?
BTW, you've posted in the iTunes Match forum. Is your question related to that service?

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