Primary computer C-Drive failing, want to move Itunes software and backups to alternate drive how do i this so it runs off of alternate drive?

Primary Win-7 computer C-Drive failing, want to move Itunes software and backups to alternate drive how do i this so it runs off of alternate drive?

Hi there Sandduster2,
You may find the information in the article below helpful.
iTunes for Windows: Moving your iTunes Media folder
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1364
-Griff W.

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