Can't sync iTunes with TC

I just purchased a 1TB TC and backed up with Time Machine smoothly. However, I also copied my entire iTunes folder to it. I pointed iTunes to the folder on the TC so I can erase the folder off of my macbook, but I get an empty iTunes when I open up the program. I've tried restarting iTunes, the computer and the TC with no luck. Also, I tried to reset iTunes to the original file by using RESET in the preferences/advanced/general tab and still get an empty iTunes. Can anyone help with this. Right now I have two copies of my iTunes music and can't get iTunes to read either.

never drag and drop the iTunes Library. (it doesn't work like that)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1449
I have my iTunes on my TC, and it works great by the way.
One thing to note - (once you have your 'issue' sorted out)
I have found that if my TC is not mounted, sometimes iTunes will not see my music.
Just make sure your TC is mounted before you launch iTunes.
also remember that you iTunes will not be getting backed up.
I manually backup my iTunes lib from my TC to an external drive.
iPhoto on the other hand was drag and drop.
copy your iPhoto Library over, and start iPhoto while holding down the option key - select your iPhoto Lib on your TC.
Message was edited by: R. Berardi

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