how can i change the path of itunes to a library on my external hd?

[subtleclarity]

how can i change the path of itunes to a library on my external hd?

is this possible? i want to do this so that i could access all my mp3s that are stored at my external hd

[Edited on 10-8-2004 by subtleclarity]

[bagwis]

iTunes>Preferences>Advanced> Change iTunes Music Folder Location:

I think you could try it but worst case you would have to import everything again.

Is it an existing iTunes library already?

[Edited on 10-8-2004 by bagwis]

[Edited on 10-8-2004 by bagwis]

[subtleclarity]

Originally posted by bagwis
iTunes>Preferences>Advanced> Change iTunes Music Folder Location:

I think you could try it but worst case you would have to import everything again.

Is it an existing iTunes library already?

[Edited on 10-8-2004 by bagwis]

[Edited on 10-8-2004 by bagwis]

yup!

but, it i have to import everything... so be it

thanks for the help

[quicksilver]

Here's what I found from iTunes help:

Copying your audio files into a central location

Depending on how you've added songs to iTunes, your library might include songs that are located anywhere on your computer's hard disk or other media. To organize your files, you can choose to place a copy of all the files in your music library in the iTunes Music folder in the iTunes folder (in your My Music folder).

Choose Advanced > Consolidate Library.

Any song files that are located outside the iTunes folder remain in their original location; copies of them are placed in your iTunes folder.

With all your music in one place, you can more easily copy it to a new computer or back up your music library to an external hard disk or other media.

[Edited on 10-8-2004 by quicksilver]