Lost iTunes Music directory

I recently lost my network drive, once I got the drive restored and all my files restored, iTunes lost track of about half my songs. Now it wants me to locate those songs which are still in the same place, is there anyway to get iTunes to relocate all my music files for me?
Thanks,
Boyd

You only get one download, UNLESS you are in the U.S. Then you can use icloud. open itunes store, click Purchased, under Quick Links

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{quote:title=wjosten wrote:}
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