Backed Up itunes/Re-Formatted/ and Now No Purchased Music Playlist

i did a back up of 1886 songs (something around 200 purchased itunes tracks included) then re-formatted.
being new to re-formatting, turns out i only did my C drive where my itunes libray is not (not needing to do my F drive)but i do think i had a part of itunes there because wiping out C drive; going back to my itunes everything was gone.
i wasn't worried, i just did "add folder to libray" from F drive.....and there it was, all my tunes were back BUT no playlists. that's ok but why aren't my purchased tracks showing up ? they are there but no organized in the green playlist.
how can i get them back in there so i know what i bought ?
thank u for any help.
Dave.

The next time you purchase anything, iTunes will re-create that playlist. In the meantime, you can simply re-build it by using a smart playlist with the following: "Kind contains protected AAC". Once you make your next purchase & the purchased playlist is re-built, you can simply drag/drop your smart playlist into the purchased, combining the 2. Once you're sure everything is back in the purchased list, you can delete your smart playlist. Hope this helps.

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