Can't locate itunes music in windows 8

have a new Windows 8 PC and have added the old external folder of music several times.  each time we try to play music it says it cannot locate the file.

iTunes keeps a record if where it thinks the files are located. If you change a file or folder or drive name, the links are no longer valid.  If you did this, change it back.
I have also heard that sometimes when you find one file,newer  iTunes will try to find files based upon the same criteria, so at least try to find one file.

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