How to copy backup of iTunes library onto another computer?

My primary laptop with my music library just crashed. I have a older laptop that I plan to use while I get the other repaired. I have a complete backup of my music library on external drive. After installing iTunes on the spare laptop I copied the backup music library to the iTunes music folder. However, when I start itunes, nothing shows up in iTunes. This has probably been discussed but several searches have not found how to recover this. Does anyone know what the process is?
Thanks

If you want to backup your iPod onto another computer you can download a program called "iPod to computer transfer" at the following URL:
http://www.ipod2computer.com/?OVRAW=iPod%20to%20computer%20transfer&OVKEY=ipod%2 0to%20computer%20transfer&OVMTC=standard&OVADID=29342709512&OVKWID=117472586512
I hope this helps
GN4GSUS

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