My computer cannot find iTunes folder !!

I have an older laptop with 40G memory, so I store my iTunes on an external hard drive (H Drive).
I went to open my iTunes this morning and it says: "The folder iTunes cannot be found or created, and is required. The default location of this folder is inside the 'My Music' folder".
I can find the My Music folder in the H Drive. When I opened it, all the individual (3,000 +) song title icons appear; but when i click on one, I get the same error message.
One of the suggestions on the Support site is to re-install the iTunes software. I'm afraid that if I do, I will erase all my library for good. I want to make sure they won't disappear forever before re-installing.
PLEASE help !!!
DELL Inspiron 8200 Windows XP iTunes on External Hard Drive
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Does this help? I know iTunes gets funny about removing it from C:/
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