Will changing filenames break my library?

I prefer to have my music files named with the artist and track name. If I rename the files in my library with a script, will it corrupt the library? I've tried a test with one file and the file is renamed and still found by the library. However, the "filename" in itunes still lists the old filename which worries me. Thanks in advance.

Will changing filenames break my library? The general answer is yes although the Mac can sometimes be more tolerant of such things. If you must rename them use a script which not only renames the files, but also updates iTunes so that it knows where to find them in future. I've written one for Windows, but Doug's AppleScripts is bound to have something for you.
tt2

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