Library has 1090Gb of music in it!!!! I don't think!

Hello,
I have a 30Gb iPod Video and I am using it to keep all of my MP3s on. I have them backed up on DVD, but don't want to keep them on my laptop for a space issue!
My problem is that iTunes has marked each file that isn't on my laptop as being 1.64Gb. Therefore my Library appears to have 1090Gb of music in it!!
Is there any way to get iTunes to show the correct file size as I have no idea how much space I have left on my iPod without connecting it up!!
Thanks
Paul

If iTunes is the issue. Then it is in the best interest to treat the software for the issues it is having.
One of the easiest things to do is to Uninstall iTunes and Reinstall iTunes and see if it then reports things correctly.
Make sure you have the latest iTunes and Quicktime. I would advise checking our site after you uninstall your software. You never know when a new version is available.
If the simple Add Remove and Reinstall does not work. Try the article down below. What this article does is help you remove all Apple related software and files. Making it so it was like Apple Software was never installed. Aka Fresh start.
Hopefully it helps. If not please post back here so we can offer further assistance.
Trouble installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93976

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