I need to move my ITunes files and library to an external hard drive as my C drive is getting loaded. Nothing under the move files topic adresses that except to say it is not reccomended.

Move files and library to external hard drive

Hello North Laurel Don,
The following article provides step-by-step directions for moving your iTunes Library to another location.
iTunes for Windows: Moving your iTunes Media folder
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1364
Cheers,
Allen

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