iTunes cutting songs short
I have a problem with iTunes cutting off songs at about the one minute mark and then skipping to the next song. This happens with all songs that I have burned from legitimately purchased CDs using another software (EZ-CD Audio Converter).
The songs play fine in everything except iTunes & iPod.
This problem only affects mp3 files.
If I convert songs from FLAC or m4a (Apple Lossless) files, the problem persists.
I can only assume Apple has added some sort of anti-piracy code to iTunes which affects any mp3 songs that are not purchased directly from the iTunes store. Google searches show that this issue has been occurring in one form or another as early as 2012. Does anyone have a solution that doesn't involve a complicated, or time-consuming procedure such as rebuilding the entire iTunes library?
Also, I am hesitant to upgrade iTunes unless it's proven to fix this issue. Every time I upgrade any software from Apple (iTunes or iPod) I end up with more problems and headaches and then Apple wants to charge me to fix them.
PLEASE HELP!!! THIS IS REALLY FRUSTRATING!!!!
FYI, I am using iTunes v11.1.5.5, Windows 7 64bit