Whole library gone, again and again

Hi everybody,
I've a problem with my itunes since a few days ago. When I start itunes, my whole library is gone. I can't find my old library in the itunes-file or music-file. The first time I just went adding all my songs back. My ipod had to 'start over' as well.
But when I shut down my computer and start the next day, the library is gone again! It's really frustrating me.. and haven't found an answer on the internet yet.
Has anyone an idea what the problem is and how it can be solved?
It's really unexpected, because I have not installed new programmes/updates on my computer or something.
Thanks!
Message was edited by: azwa

Welcome to AD!
Vaio users worldwide have been seeing this problem. Some Sony software causes a conflict with iTunes. You need to set the Sony Content Folder Watcher to leave the iTunes folder alone.
Looks like Sony may have put out an update for that in Asia:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/faq/300917/productcategory/itpersonalcomputer
Contact Sony to see if they have an update for your model, or configure its software to leave itunes alone.
There is a way to configure the sony software - I don't have a Vaio, but this older topic has directions
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8537277

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