HT1473 Why do my file get moved

I have my media files organized in folders. When ever I Add Folders to Library, all my files are moved to one folder. How can I stop this happening?

I have the "Copy files to iTunes Media folder when adding to Library" unticked but it still does to. Very annoying!!!

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