Cannot play back  files from iTunes located on External HD

Hello,
I have backed up - copied - my iTunes library to my new WD My Book Studio Edition and now wnat to access all the files from that disc - i have change the destination in preferences and held the 'option' ket when opening iTunes - but when i select a tracj i get the message ...
"The Song xxxx could not be used because the orginal file could not be found. Would you like to locate it".
When i do locate it - it plays - but i have to repeat that operation for each track - any ideas please?
iTunes 8.0.2
Thanks

Hello Eddie,
Further to my original post - i have since located this ery comprehensive article...
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/moving-your-itunes-library-to -a-new-hard-drive/
It would appear to be what we both need - i'll give it a whirl later and get back to you.
regards
Ian Handley-Wyborn (UK)

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