42 GB itunes library says it can't find the files

My 1113 song 42 GB itunes library says " files could not be found " when I try to play any song
yet it still shows that it's using 42.82 GB on my hard drive . Where is it hiding or is it just gone ?
Does any one have an idea??

On the HD is one thing.
PROPERLY pointed to by the iTunes Music Library.xml and iTunes Library.itl files is another thing entirely.
If you've renamed or moved your music folder, however slightly, the XML file will no longer recognize the "location" on your iTunes files. Then the Library.itl file is useless.
Hold the Option key when you launch iTunes and re-select your library in its proper location.

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For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies.
The further information area has direct links to the current and recent builds in case you have problems downloading, need to revert to an older version or want to try the iTunes for Windows (64-bit - for older video cards) release as a workaround for installation or performance issues, or compatibility with QuickTime or third party software.
Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there are also links to backup and recovery advice should it be needed.
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Try the following:
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I'm not sure if your account actually has to be connected to iCloud, but you can redownload previous purchases through it.
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sheri 0713 wrote:
Of course, I have backed up to CD and/or external drive.
I'm wondering if you're attempting to maintain your library on your external HDD? If iTunes has been directed to use a location on your external hard drive as your iTunes Music Folder location (you can check this in iTunes > Preferences > Advanced tab) you MUST ensure that the hard drive is connected to the computer and mounted in the Finder prior to launching iTunes. If it isn't, it can cause this error to appear. This is probably one of the most common reasons this error begins to appear.
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CG

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42 GB itunes library says it can't find the files

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