[iTunes] changing the location of the iTunes Music folder

[Michael Scott]

Succinctly phrased,

Michael
On Jun 28, 2007, at 10:37 PM, Michael Prete wrote:

> Becca Price wrote:
>> I use Windows XP. I have music and audiobooks scattered on two disc
>> drives (because my main data drive was getting full), but my husband
>> has given me much larger drives now, and I'd like to consolidate
>> everything. I looked at the Advance|Consolidate Library function, but
>> it looks like it puts things in the Windows myDocuments/music
>> location, which is on my C drive, and I want them all in a folder on
>> my E (data) drive. Do I have to move everything  by hand, or can I
>> change that default location so it goes where I want it to go?
>
> First use Consolidate function to copy all music files into the 
> initial Library location on your C drive (assuming there is enough 
> room to do this). Then, under Preferences>Advanced>General tab, click 
> on the "Change" button next to "iTunes Music Folder Location" and 
> specify your E drive as new location of library. After testing to make 
> sure all works properly, delete any remaining music files in other 
> locations.
> -- 
>
> Michael Prete
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