Really annoying 'skipping' problem with itunes

Hi
I have recently purchased a new laptop running vista (an HP pavillion 2550) I transfered all my music over from my desktop to use on the move. The trouble is now all the somgs seem to skip at regular intervals. I have never had this on itunes on other PCs and other music players such as windows MP does not do it the the music on the laptop.
Has anyone had this problem- and how on earth do I fix it? It also happens in Quicktime with video.
I can't listen to it because it is so annoying in the middle of the song! It is itunes 8.0.1.11
Any help greatly appreciated!

Hmmm...come on then Apple where is a solution to this? I have serached on the topic and loads of people are having the same issue. I am going to ditch itunes for a media player that does not skip (i.e. any other one!)
COuld do with an answer to this....

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