Best way to move files to new computer?

Struggling to move about 10,000 files from my old computer to new computer. PSE10 in both computers running on windows 7 pro. Trying to use an external hard drive, but ending up with some empty folders; and the pop up says the images are already in the catalogue. I see all the files in explorer but can't get all of them visible in all folders?
Would I have done better connecting each computer directly?
Basically I'm asking what is the best method to copy/move files when upgrading to a new computer?

That is what I tried first with my Seagate external hard drive, but it would not allow restore on a different computer. It seems Seagate requires purchase of additional program to allow sharing to a different computer. So I tried using my older Lacied external hard drive with only 80gb which is less than my total catalogue size; so I could not do a simple backup and restore; so I manually dragged and dropped what would fit, ending up with the missing folders I mentioned. I just did a reconnection of files and think I finally have all folders full.
So Seagate was a waist of money. What external hard drives work well for a backup and restore, as you suggest? Or does someone else have some other recommendations?

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See this migrate iTunes library post.
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1 Quit iTunes.
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My head is spinning! Feels like there are bees living in there.
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I have been syncing on my PC in my media room. I've been thinking perhaps its time to start syncing on my Macbook Pro which is much faster and newer.
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You're probably referring to the section of this article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3231
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As I read that, it seems to indicate that it's only needed on 10.5.5, so it may not apply to your 10.5.8 Mac.
Try using +Setup Assistant+ anyway -- it may work.
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