Move the folder outside the folder music iTunes

by default iTunes stores its settings, the file iTunes Library.itl and tracks audio library of music, in the \Users\username\Music\iTunes folder.

I don't want my music folder polluted by the parameters of the program, especially because I'm synchronize this folder on the cloud.

Via the Control Panel, I can only change the path of the audio tracks, but the settings remain in the default position.
Is it possible to move the iTunes folder to another path?

Drag the iTunes folder to another location, launch iTunes with the SHIFT key pressed and select it.

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