Why is my Library deleted in Version 10.3 everytime I shut down Itunes

Ever since I upgraded to the latest version of I-tunes Version 10.3.1.56 I lose my library files when I shut down Itunes.  I can rebuild them by scanning my music but I have to rebuild the playlists and I lose all history of what has been played.  I do not lose any music just the library files. Then when I sync I'm told the Itouch is synced to another library so it reloads the whole thing again which takes over an hour.   I'm running on Vista.  Can I go back a version or is there a way to fix this issue in V10.3.1.56?

I think you are on to something Polydorus.  I'm testing now.  I have an HP Simplesave device that I unplugged on startup of my PC and Itunes is keeping the library after several startups and shutdowns.  I  then plugged in the device to provide continuous backup and the library went away. I just updated the Simplesave software to the latest release, rebuilt my library and so far the library is staying.  More testing to be done but THANKS for the tip. 

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