Help needed to move 2 libraries onto an external harddrive.

Hi I have 2 iTunes libraries, one for my iPhone and one for my iPad. I organised my life this way so it was simple and I didn't have to faff around (besides I'm not too great at technical stuff!!). I am at a stage now where my iTunes (both libraries) has taken a huge amount of space and I want to move it onto an external hardrive. What's the best way to do this?
Many thanks in advance

Two libraries is about the most complicated way to organize things. It sounds like you have multiple copies of some if not all of the media in two or more locations which is what is taking up space. Again, this is about the most complicated and least intelligent way of managing content on devices.
Simply create one library and manage the content on the devices by playlists.
Regardless, moving iTunes libraries is as simply as moving the ENTIRE iTunes folder from the current location to the new location. Then while holding <SHIFT> launch iTunes. When prompted, choose the option to select the library and point iTunes to the new location.

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I need to move my ITUNES to an external harddrive. I have a few questions based on what I have read.

1. I have the old style organazation, the ITUNES Music. From what I have read I need to go to "Library" and first "consolidate" and then "reorganize". Is that correct and do I need to worry about the order. Or should I just check both boxes at the same time?
2. I understand I can either move the media or move the entire ITUNES file. It seems it is better to move the whole ITUNES file. Is that correct.
3. My understanding that if the external drive is disconnected, the links to the music could be broken. The best thing to do is:
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As far as I know there is no reason not to tick both boxes (if available) then click OK. Once the library has been "Rearranged" that option becomes redundant. Once the process is complete you can close iTunes, rename the folder iTunes Music as iTunes Media and start iTunes again. iTunes should automatically correct the media folder preference to match the new location but double check under Edit > Preferences > Advanced.
2. I understand I can either move the media or move the entire ITUNES file. It seems it is better to move the whole ITUNES file. Is that correct.
Yes.
3. My understanding that if the external drive is disconnected, the links to the music could be broken. The best thing to do is:
     A. Set all ipods to manual update. This will keep ITUNES from starting every time the IPOD/IPHONE starts up.
Not necessary, when your devices are connected you can however untick Open iTunes when this device is connected and under Edit > Preferences > Devices tick Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically.
   B. Move the entire ITUNES file folder. This way it will start with a message that the Library cannot be found and one can just cancel the startup. (Then connect the drive and start as normal)
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4. One will have to "tell" ITUNES where the new Library resides. To do this in Windows, hold down the "alt key" and start ITUNES.
Press and hold down the SHIFT key as you start iTunes, keep holding until asked to choose or create a library. Click choose and browse to the folder you have moved/copied to your external drive.
5. Before starting make sure ITUNES is updated to the latest version.
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