Using Time Capsule to store iTunes library

I use my 1 TB Time Capsule to store my iTunes library and point my iTunes to where it is stored in the Preferences/Advanced section of iTunes. However, iTunes often reverts to the old storage location on my MacBook Pro. Is there another folder or setting where I need to make a change so that my iTunes stays pointed to my Time Capsule for all of my music?

Jolly Giant wrote:
you can have it mounted automatically at start up if you add it to your +login items+ via system preferences > accounts > login items.
JGG
Jolly
Do you have to do this for all users on a machine or is there a central setting?
Kirk

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    Jaap74 wrote:
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    Message was edited by: William Mclaughlin

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    Jaap74 wrote:
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    - I think over a wireless connection, it will reduce speed.
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    As for the wireless connection to our library, this has not so far proven to be an issue. Depending on what other activities are going on at the time (ie. TimeMachine backups or background Internet activity, i presume), i have only rarely experienced brief interruptions in music streaming from the TimeCapsule (<1 second). In fact, last night, we watched a movie on the laptop, with the file streaming from the TimeCapsule, and it only hesitated a few times, and again for less than a second.
    Message was edited by: William Mclaughlin

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    Jolly Giant wrote:
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    Jolly
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