Is it impossible to move iTunes folder to ext HD and have it work?

i have tried for two days to copy my iTunes folder to a external HD and point iTunes to it and for the life of me can not get it to work. I have went through various comments on this forum and none of the steps seem to make it work. When i move it and retart iTunes it is empty until i put the old folder back. Am I missing something? I have the latest version of iTunes and a Quad. Any help would be appreciated.

Pointing iTunes to the new location does not tell iTunes where your music is.
It only tells iTunes where to store the next ripped CD, purchased music and added songs.
The locations are stored inside the 'iTunes Library' file (which must not be moved)
This article tells you how to move your music:
iTunes: Moving your iTunes Music folder
And this article gives more information about the library files:
What are the iTunes library files?
After you moved your music the proper way, remember to connect the external drive before running iTunes.
If iTunes doesn't find the library, it will reset the 'iTunes Music folder location'.
You will have to set it to the external drive again in the preferences.
Hope this helps.
M
17' iMac fp 800 MHz 768 MB RAM     Mac OS X 10.4.7 Several ext. HD (backup and data)

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