My iTunes has started skipping when other applications run

Songs are skipping/stuttering/static-filled when I open other applications, or do anything not in iTunes.. is this due to some virus maybe? Or is it an iTunes problem? Thanks in advance.

Howdy jackEVNorman,
It sounds like your iTunes playback is stopping when you switch to another program. I want to recommend starting iTunes in Safe Mode, and see if the symptoms persist.
iTunes: Troubleshooting issues with third-party iTunes plug-ins
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3430
If the issue is not resolved, I would try performing a Safe Boot on Mac OS X.
Mac OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1564?viewlocale=en_US
To start up into Safe Mode (to Safe Boot), follow these steps.
Be sure your Mac is shut down.
Press the power button.
Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold the Shift key.
The Shift key should be held as soon as possible after the startup tone, but not before the tone.
Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple logo and the progress indicator (looks like a spinning gear).
After the logo appears, you should see a progress bar during startup. This indicates that your computer is performing a directory check as part of Safe Mode.
To leave Safe Mode, restart your computer without holding any keys during startup.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the very best,
Sterling

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