Problems changing where music files are stored

I moved my music files to an external hard drive. I am now trying to get itunes to recognize the new location of my files. Under 'advanced' I can change my iTunes music folder location, but there is no "OK" button at the bottom. Whenever I close the window, my itunes music folder location reverts back to "C:documents and settings". Any suggestions? Thanks

I'm surprised that more people haven't come across this
issue. I'm still trying to find a solution, but so far
nothing.

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This may be simple!? I have a lovely playlist system setup but when I go to the actual music files I'm presented with a huge list of artists and within that a album link and then finaly the song file etc.. mixed albums are a nightmare to find! I would really just like a list which looks like my playlist. i.e. album name or whatever I called it and then the songs files in it!.
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I have a Windows 7 laptop using I tunes 64 and all my music files are on an external disc. I rarely use I tunes and at one point moved all my files (including the music files) from one external disc to another without considering what affect this wou

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