How to transfer my itunes to an external drive

I've bought a new external hard drive which I would like to use for iTunes as I want to free up some space on my C Drive. I'm operating Windows 7. I have found some instructions from Applehttp://support.apple.com/kb/ht1364 (iTunes for Windows: Moving your iTunes Media Folder).
I have managed to create the new iTunes folder but when I go back to iTunes to Library I do not have tthe option to Organise Library. I only have two options - Network Sharing and Album Artwork. Can anyone help?

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