Why do all songs in itunes library stop playing. won't play again unless i exit itunes and restart it., why do all songs in itunes library stop playing. won't play again unless i exit itunes and restart it.

I open the itunes library on the computer and start listening to a song.  Halfway through it stops playing.  From that point on no other songs can be played.  I have to close down itunes and reopen it again in order to play another song.  In this state, i can still upload songs/sync my ipod and all the songs play successfully on the ipod.
What do i need to do to fix this problem with the computer? 
I have window 8.
I have uninstalled and re-installed itunes.  I have updated itunes. I already checked to see if the firewalls were blocking..they aren't.
What is left to do?

Hey rblake05,
Thanks for the question. I understand you are experiencing issues with iTunes for Windows. The following article may help to resolve these issues:
iTunes and QuickTime for Windows: Audio does not play or plays incorrectly
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1362
If you experience one of the symptoms below, follow the steps in this article to troubleshoot your issue:
- A song or audiobook may play too fast or too slow
- The audio playback may sound scratchy or muffled
- There is no sound when playing
- The playhead does not progress
- Audio and video playback are out of sync
Thanks,
Matt M.

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