Replaced my hard drive on my desktop, how do I get my old stuff onto my new computer?

How do I get my backed up information onto my new computer...application, files, everything?  Thanks

Use Migration Assistant:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4413

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    this might help...
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    See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
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    It has always been very basic to always maintain a backup copy of your computer.  Use this to put eveything back.

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