Backedup my library to external HD then back to my PC - Itunes wont open

I needed to reinstall my WinXP VAIO due to too much clutter, so i movedall my data and itunes files(music and library data) to an external HDD. After preparing my laptop(same one), i moved everything back. I installed itunes, and pointed the preferences to the right folder in the MY MUSIC folder. However, now itunes won't open unless i have my external HDD connected(which i don't when i'm at work, or travelling)...any solutions? I even tried uninstalling itunes and reinstalling...still looks for the infamous drive G:

Copy the entire iTunes folder to the external.
After you reload your HD, you can leave it on the external if you want.
Simply reinstall iTunes, the hold Shift when starting iTunes.
Select Choose exising library and pick the iTunes library in the iTunes folder.

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A usb hard drive that Windows sees doesn't need software for a simple back up.
Format the hard drive Disk Management, if it doesn't come already formatted, and then drag and drop the iTunes folder and whatever other data you want to back up to it.
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We'll try a "standalone" installation of Apple Application Support, then. (It may not install, but at least we'll have a better idea of what the problem is, based on any error messages we might get.)
Download and save a copy of the iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64setup.exe) installer file to your hard drive:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Download and install the free trial version of WinRAR:
http://www.rarlab.com/
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Thank you for providing so much information about the issue you are experiencing with iTunes. It sounds like you have tried reinstalling it, but nothing happens when you launch it. I recommend following the steps in this article to resolve launch issues with iTunes:
iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1717
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Sheila M.

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Look under your Start Menu for Apple Software Update, but before doing that, check the time and date on your computer that it's correct.
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