Multiple iTunes XML Files?

Hello everyone. I have a problem. I want to move my iTunes library over to my external hard drive. DO NOT post a link on how to do this. I have read all of them. The problem is that I have multiple iTunes XML files. Not just one. I don't know what to do. Can i delete them? Can i combine them or something???

It is difficult to understand your question as the the number of xml files does not seem to be related to your question. If you have a complex question then you need to explain it fully with your current iTunes set up.
The simple answer assuming a default iTunes set up is.
1. Ensure all your music is in the iTunes Music folder in the iTunes folder. Consolidate if it is not.
2. With iTunes closed, Copy the iTunes folder to the external drive.
3. Hold down the shift key (Windows) and start iTunes, keep holding the shift key until you are prompted to choose a library. Naviagte to the iTunes folder on the external drive and choose iTunes Library.itl.
If you ever start iTunes with the drive disconnected it will default back to the internal drive and you have to do another shift key start to connect to the external drive.

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<key>Artist</key><string>Weezer</string>
<key>Album</key><string>Hash Pipe (CDS)</string>
<key>Genre</key><string>Alternative</string>
<key>Kind</key><string>MPEG audio file</string>
<key>Size</key><integer>1152</integer>
<key>Total Time</key><integer>185704</integer>
<key>Track Number</key><integer>1</integer>
<key>Year</key><integer>2001</integer>
<key>Date Modified</key><date>2007-06-15T17:36:27Z</date>
<key>Date Added</key><date>2008-03-13T21:02:47Z</date>
<key>Bit Rate</key><integer>192</integer>
<key>Sample Rate</key><integer>44100</integer>
<key>Comments</key><string> </string>
<key>Persistent ID</key><string>285E19D7CE6E8007</string>
<key>Track Type</key><string>File</string>
<key>Location</key><string>file://localhost/Users/ericwhalen/Pictures/Aperture%20Library.aplibrary/Glacier% 20Pix.approject/2007-06-15%20@%2009:27:19%20AM%20-%201.apimportgroup/IMG8045/IMG8045.JPG.apfile</string>
<key>File Folder Count</key><integer>6</integer>
<key>Library Folder Count</key><integer>3</integer>
</dict>
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