ITunes with files on a server, but after reboot, all files have "!" by them

I have a MacBook Pro with iTunes that has "stuff" on it from my networked home server, and when I reboot it, all of the music, movies and TV shows ave the "!" next to them. Then, I have to delete all of the music, movies and TV shows, and reload them (add to library).
I have a PC laptop with iTunes on it, and to my knowledge, all of the preferences are setup the same way and this issue never happens. Any ideas why the Mac version has this problem, or what setting(s) I need to change?
Thanks!
Todd

The external drive has to be on and mounted before starting iTunes or iTunes will create an empty library on the MBP. See the "additional information" at the end of this article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1449
Go to  -> System Preferences -> Accounts -> Login Items and add your server to the list.
Alternatively, always open iTunes with the option key held down and you will get a dialog box asking you to choose a library. See this: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1589

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