Lost library file, how to re-setup?

My internal drive died, which is where my library file seems to have been. My media folder was on an external drive. So, I have all of my stuff, but am wondering what the best way to set up a new library would be. I realize I've lost all my playlists and counts and such. I can live with that. But I don't want to have to create a new folder and copy over 300+ GB of stuff. Any thoughts?

There 's a certain amount you can do if you have a backup of your library files, or an old iTunes library.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/20401436 - turingtest2 11/2012 post on rebuilding empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash from previous iTunes library file.
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1451
You can start iTunes, let it create a new, blank library file. Configure it to save media to its current location on the external drive. Drag a few files to the "Automatically add to iTunes" folder as a test. Since the media foler location is on the external drive hopefully it won't try to copy to the external just to put it back on the external drive and hopefully it won't even try to move them on the external drive if they are in the correct structure already from the previous library. If it seems to work properly then proceed with the rest (maybe don't do all 300GB in one go). I don't use your version of iTunes, nor do I have your setup so I can't test this.

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