TS2570 how do i locate and restore my previous itunes library?

How do i locate and restore my previous i tunes library?

I have the same question.  I opened my itunes and there is only songs that I have brought for the last 2 years.  What happened to all the other songs I bought?
If I'm in the wrong place to ask this question, do you know where I can find some HELP?

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