This is why you read so many posts about backup and restore of iTunes library and contents. You backup for the day something like this happens.
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Make this as quick as possible. I've had a laptop for about a year and set it up without issue with itunes, running WIN7. Suddenly, Itunes on my "new" laptop is showing only 8 albums and their songs, about 10% of what used to be in the library. All of my music is in my desktop and iphone. I have syncd my iphone so many times it is absurd with nothing changing. I have turned on "home sharing", nothing. I have removed and reinstalled itunes on my laptop multiple times, nothing. I have authorized my laptop beyond multiple times, nothing. Itunes store purchases show up on desktop but only the 8 albums show up on laptop. I have performed so many recommended fixes I cannot even believe. I've never experienced anything like this. Any help out there?

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