Cannot Move iTunes Library To External HD

Hey Guys,
It just comes up with that one or more things are in use. I haven't got my iTunes open and nothing is using any of the songs, or anything.
I have also restarted my machine several times, any ideas?
Thanks.

Have you checked to see if itunes helper is active? itunes helper starts automatically when your system boots so that when an ipod connects it tells itunes to start. Look in you user accounts in Preferences>Accounts>login Items and uncheck itunes helper. That could be your problem?

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