Cannot find my music library after computer crash

i had a lot of music downloaded and now i cannot find it. did i lose it when my computer crashed. why cant i just log in and have it back? sorry apple but this is so confusing

Hi niallo7,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The article below may be able to help you with this. Click on the link to see more details and screenshots.
iTunes: How to open an alternate iTunes Library file or create a new one
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1589
Cheers,
- Judy

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