C to create an iTunes library which is on external harddrive

How do i create an itunes library from an external harddrive
i have my music under a folder named iTunes,( this folder contrains seperate folders per artist and my movies in a seperate folder under Movies on the external harddisk?

Hello ferrisbe,
The following article provides the necessary steps for adding your content to iTunes.
Adding music and other content to iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1473
Cheers,
Allen

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