I use windows 7.  Can I move my itunes library to a network hard drive? If so, how do I do this?

I use windows 7.  Can I move my entire itunes library off my computer to my network hard drive?
if so, how do I do this?
Thanks

Hello dreid20,
Indeed, you can move your iTunes Library to a network volume. The only stipulation to keep in mind is that you'll need to be connected to this volume before launching iTunes for it to function properly.
iTunes for Windows: Moving your iTunes Media folder
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1364
Cheers,
Allen

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