Can't retrieve music and have to use password everytime I open iTunes library

I bought a new laptop about a year ago and was able to move all my music without a problem.
Now a year later, all my music gets a "can't retrieve file" message, so when I find it and check "try to find the other files in the same location" iTunes freezes every time.
I really don't want to have to move all my music again!
Also, I have to sign in every time I open my library, which is just incredibly annoying!

Hello Cancaillerie,
It sounds like your iTunes Library / files weren't moved to the right location or consolidated. The article below explains how to do this.
How to move your iTunes library to a new computer - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204318
If you are repeatedly being asked for a password in iTunes, you may not have the new computer authorized to play your iTunes purchases.
Authorize your computer in iTunes - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201251
Hope this helps ...
- Judy

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