Windows Media PLayer 11, removes all libraries and playlists. Message about corrupted files.

This happens about once a day when I stopped WMP, but this does not happen everytime I stop WMP.  WMP loses all elements of library and playlists.  I can add my music to the library, and WMP recognizes the music and my playlists.  But at some point, it will be lost again. I am using WIndows XP Pro SP3.  Any ideas how to solve this problem?

Thank you!

What is the exact text of the message about corrupted files?

This is usually caused by a corrupt media library. To reset the library, follow the instructions for WMP 11 on XP at http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html#medialibrary. Note the reset of the library will make you lose all the counts to play and possibly ratings too.

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