Since downloading ver 10.5 MPEG audio files will not play properly on my windows XP computer

The files are still good as I can play them on Windows Media Player but when played on itunes they are extremely distorted.
AAC files play fine. This makes itunes pretty much useless on my computer and I am afraid to sync my ipod to it.
I've tried everything I could in troubleshooting but nothing really seems to address this problem. i even removed itunes from the computer and reinstalled it with the same result. I am new to this community so if this problem has already been addressed and answered, I would appreciate some one pointing me to the solution.
Thanks

Possible resolution...we'll see if it takes. I removed all hardware and software that had anything to do with audio and video and then added things back one at a time, testing the iTunes after each reinstall. When I reinstalled my Logitech Quickcam Orbit MP and then started iTunes the error message and the audo problem returned. I removed the cam and then tried again and iTunes was fine. So I think that might have been the issue...although we'll see. At least iTunes is working now and I was able to watch the season finale of Heroes which was a great relief. I am sad to see the Petrelli's dead but at least Hiro was able to find himself. Anyway thanks for all your help and I hope that iTunes remains friendly to me.
Jason

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