Itunes wont open- needs 2 create an itunes folder in "My music" but cant

Has anyone ever encountered this problem. I had taken my music folder and put it in an external hard drive... could that be why now Itunes says it cant open or create the file? anyone have a clue?
message
"the folder "itunes" can not be found or created,and is required. the default location for this folder is inside the "my music" folder"
thanks for your help!

see if these articles will help
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12303
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
make sure you are signed in with correct appleid in itunes store and authorize for any appleid that has purchases.
Peace, Clyde

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