Itunes folder location problem

I recently consolidated my library to an external drive but every time I restart iTunes (after a reboot) the default location reverts to local harddrive on my Macbook. Did I consolidate incorrectly? How do I get the music folder location to stay pointed to the external drive (which is connect to an Airport Extreme and always turned on)?

System prefs -> Accounts.
Select your account and add the external drive to your Login items.

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Okay, thats weird.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/PH990
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How to move an iTunes library from a PC to Mac (and back)
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1. close itunes
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When i double click itunes it doesn't open it just comes up with an error saying " The itunes library.itl file cannot be found or created. The default location for this file is in the 'itunes' folder in the 'music' folder". How can i fix this?

When i double click itunes it doesn't open it just comes up with an error saying " The itunes library.itl file cannot be found or created. The default location for this file is in the 'itunes' folder in the 'music' folder. How can i fix this problem?

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I have no idea what's going on here, but, it's getting very frustrating.
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Hi
First post so do not shoot me down if I break some rule here but as I was getting the same issue, V Frustrating i know, I thought I would post my solution.
Felix, above pointed me in the right direction but I did this
After following the steps from Dr Von Smith I closed iTunes
Went to the old C drive location
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iTunes Library Extras.itdb
iTunes Library Genius.itdb
iTunes Library.itl
iTunes Library.xml
iTunes Music Library.xml
and the Album Artwork
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Held shift and clicked on iTunes icon
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Closed iTunes
Opened iTunes nomally and the Preferences > Advanced > location has held
Time will tell but at least it seems to be sticking now....

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