Moving from XP machine again iTunes library PC Win7

Does anyone know how to move a library with ratings, playlists, etc., to a new Win7 PC iTunes?  The mapping of the file will be slightly different on the Win7 machine; therefore a straight copy Library.XML file will not work.

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The first thing to do is to make sure your music is all set in the iTunes music folder. If you have some other songs where you need to consolidate your library.

Then install iTunes on the new PC, but do not add any music.
With closed iTunes, drag the iTunes folder to music on the new PC on the desktop.

Then with iTunes closed on both computers, you must copy the iTunes folder from the old PC to the fodler music on the new PC so that it replaces the one dragged out you.

It does not really matter how achieve copy - network or via an external drive.

The last thing you need to do is to check the permissions on the iTunes folder that you copied on the new PC, your account needs full control.
Help the Vista folder permissions
http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/2464a180-e5dc-45D1-a2b8-3c8a2b571e9d1033.mspx
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/05/25/how-to-take-ownership-and-grant-permissions-in-Windows-Vista/

Here is a description of how to transfer using an iPod to transfer:
http://support.Apple.com/kb/HT1329?viewlocale=en_US

If moving from XP, you must remember that the file will be in a different place so you can't copy it back exactly in the same place.

You can also contact the itunes service for assistance.

http://www.Apple.com/support/iTunes/

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