Moving music in Folders

I am currently ripping music from some compilation cds. This puts it all into one nicely labeled folder. When I go to convert the file, itunes then creates separate folders in different locations for all the artists from that compilation. I have spent time moving the converted files back to one folder, having to "find" then again in the itunes software so that it recognizes the new location. However, once I close out of itunes, it tells me it can't find those files again. Any suggestions on how to keep my music organized or to stop this from happening when I convert the songs?
Thanks!
Michelle
pc   Windows XP  

Try opening iTunes preferences. Then click on advanced tab. Then uncheck "Copy files to iTunes media folder when adding to library." By default, iTunes copies music to its own media folder when you use iTunes to play the music.

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