Installing iTunes on slave drive

i want to install itunes on my d: drive(where all my msuic's stored anyways)to keep my c: drive less crowded. when i do this, itunes seems to copy all my music onto my c drive anyhow. can snyone tell me how to rectify this...it would be most grealtly appreciated.
  Windows XP  

Ok you can only install itunes on C drive, its hard coded. You can store your library anyplace. Once itunes is installed you need to change the library location in the Edit > Preferences dialog.
Hope that helps.

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