Using a HD to sync itunes library

I want to sync my Itunes library not in C:/documents and setings.... I want to sync my library located in an external HD. Do someone knows if this can be done?

I just did this type of thing with mixed sucess.
I moved the iTunes music folder by dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer and then I "add[ed] folder to library." At this point I noticed a few problems, namely the disapearance of my rating and playcount data for each song. At the same time, I lost my playlists and iTunes forgot that I had listened to any of my podcasts (so they are all marked as new). These are more of an annoyance than a problem.
Now the big problem is that when I plug in my iPod, iTunes thinks my iPod belongs to another library! It gives me the option of wiping my iPod clean and replacing it all. Not much of an option.
Stuff I have checked:
iTunes diagnostics says all of the connections are perfect.
iTunes music folder location is correctly pointing to my NEW folder location on the external drive, like jeff suggested.
I have the latest software/patches (including Windows, iTunes, iPod).
Good Luck Max, you'll need it.

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