Reconnecting itunes with library after fresf windows install

how do i reconnect itunes (that is installed on my new OS drive C:) to my old itunes library (installed on old media drive G:)?

Press and hold down shift as you launch iTunes, keep holding until this dialog appears.
Click Choose Library... and browse to the old library that you want to connect to. This would normally be found at \Users\<User>\Music\iTunes\iTunes Library.itl or, \Documents and Settings\<User>\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Library.itl.
In some cases you may need to fix security permissions on the folder. See Repair security permissions for iTunes for Windows.
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