Why does iTunes keeps resetting itself to default settings randomly??

Downloaded three upgrades so far, and sometimes I turn on my computer to find that iTunes has all default settings, forgotten my library's name and lists.
Upgrading/reinstalling did not solve the issue. It really ****** me off to "reprogram" the iTunes to my liking every other time I open it.
No error messages or windows, no warnings, just freshly new every time.
Anyone experiencing this? What can be done?

Unfortunately, I can't offer any solution because I'm experiencing the same kind of trouble. Please help us! It would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
-- D

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