How to back up iTunes library in iTunes 10.5.

I have been backing up my iTunes library to discs for ages in previous versions but it's different in 10.5 (BETA). When I navigate to FIle> Library I no longer have the option to back up my library.

The first time I backed up my iTunes on an external drive, it took a 1 hour +. Do I basically need to start over on my external hard drive? Or is there an easier/faster way?
Yes there is a faster way.
Check this out -> Backup your iTunes for Windows library with SyncToy
Don't change the library location or hold Option to update the backup on the external.

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