After reinstall exe version - consolidation wants to move all files

short back story, I stupidly installed the 'latest' version from the windows store. Couldn't add the exe shortcut to the windows startup cos it is hidden in windows.

Uninstalled windows store version and installed a proper exe from Apple. iunes said it couldn't open because the library is a newer version.

Opened (Shft+click) the "previous" library version from the folder of the same name.

All files appear in library UI and play fine. No missing files.

BUT

I like to let iTunes organise the whole library, and the folder structure of the "iTunes Media" folder is exactly the same, however when I tick the consolidate opion or the "keep itunes media folder organised" it will start to move all the media to a new "music" folder, one level down.

That in itself is not a disaster but I have other music servers that are set up for the itunes media folders as they were. where did I go wrong?

I know this is a basic and old topic, but I don't understand how to remedy.

cheers CD

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old structure that was used by existing servers:

\\\oem1media\itunesCD\itunesmedia\music\a,b,c,d,e,f,g, etc

the structure in the reinstalled itunes advanced tab:

\\\oem1media\itunesCD\itunesmedia