My iTunes library keeps disappearing!

First time I noticed my music was missing I searched everywhere and then found the library in the trash. I made a desktop folder and copied all the music and then added it back to my library. Exactly a week later I go back to my iTunes library and everything is gone again. This time the music is not in the trash. I didn't delete the folder from my desktop so the music is still there. I need to know what to do to keep my music in iTunes. Anyone having the same issue?

My library keeps disapperaing too. I read on a previous thread how to rename a recent temp file to 'iTunes Library.itl' and label the old library corrupt to solve the issue, which it did. It has now happened for the fourth time and when I try the same solution my iTunes Library.itl file doesn't show up. I shouldn't have to be doing this and want to know why it's happening?! It's so frustrating!

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