Original Files Lost - Can't locate anywhere??

I purchased & connected a Dynex adapter to my laptop after losing my original Ipod cable. When I installed it some type of "convergance" took place. ALL of my original music with the exception of 2 CD's dissapeared. It is not in iTunes, Music Library, m4p files, recycle bin, anywhere on C drive.
I then downloaded latest version of iTunes & QT realplayer. WOW all of my music has re-appeared in iTunes. But none of the original files can be found, ANYWHERE...I looked in all of the above mentioned places. Every song has an exclamation point next to it. My iTunes library still contains only the 2 CD's it had remaining after this originally started. Sorry so long. I searched the forums for an easy answer, nothing found. ANY SUGGESTIONS?? Thank you.

What is that Dynex adapter thing? What did you have to install to use it? I don't know what you mean by
When I installed it some type of "convergance" took place.

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