How do I open iTunes , Movies, or Pictures libraries from my external drive?

Once you've transferred a copy of your iTunes, Movies, or Picture libraries onto an external hard drive, you will need to set a new path for the iTunes, Movies, or Pictures app by redirecting it to search the external hard drive for content, rather than your local drive.

1. Launch iTunes and hold down the Option Key at the same time

2. Click on Choose Library when the window appears.

   

3. Select your external hard drive or district sharepoint under Devices in the Finder sidebar.

   

4. Click on iTunes

5. Click Open.