Unable to add mp3 files to iTunes 10.3.1.55 (Windows 7)

Issue: iTunes and Windows explorer crash (freeze, locks up, stops working) when I add mp3's to iTunes. I am using the drag and drop method but have also tried the File>Add File... option. Same result.
After this occurs, I have to open the Task Manager, stop iTunes and explorer.exe and restart the applications. iTunes becomes completley frozen and Windows explorer becomes handicapped.
This issue relates specifically to *.mp3 files. Am able to add other media types without any problem (i.e. *.wav files, video, etc.).
Confirmed file extension is *.mp3 (not mpeg)
Removed an existing, stable file from iTunes library and tried to import it again - same issue. Does not appear to be file corruption problem.
Have confirmed file ownership and modification permissions are set to full control, etc. in Windows
Removed and re-installed fresh version of iTunes. No change.
iTunes 10.3.1.55
Windows 7 (32 Bit, 3 GB RAM, Dual Core 2.6 ghz) [Stable PC]
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Actually it's a good question ... I have not done it before manually. If the folder exists does it mean that I have done it before?
The folder is completely empty. I reconfirmed that I have full-control persmissions on all folders below my username ...
C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\ [Vista machine]
I have restricted access to the C:\User folder
- Read & Execute
- List folder content
- Read

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