Backup from Startup to External - Don't Want to lose

I'm trying to move files from downloads folder on the startup disk to an external backup.  I want to make sure that once I do the files are recognized by iTunes including any that would have been on my playlists.  Anyone know how to seamlessly accomplish this?
Thanks.

First on your old computer go to edit, preferences, click on the ipod tab, and change it from "automatically update all songs" to "manually update all songs". Then you can copy over songs from your new computer.
If you leave it on auto when you connect to your new comp, it will automatically update to that library.

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