Cannot play after importing library

Some time ago I changed my Apple id from X to Y. Then:
1. Backed up all of iTunes library to an external hard-drive from MacBook Pro using rsync.
2. Imported all of iTunes library into Windows iTunes from the hard-drive using File->Add Folder to Library.
3. Double-clicked purchased track and was prompted for my Apple id and password. Put in Y and the password.
4. Got dialog saying the machine was now authorized to play the track.
Repeated step 3. Got step 4.
Steps 3 and 4 repeat infinitely now.
These tracks will not sync to my iPod.
Anyone know how make iTunes friggin work properly here?
Thanks,
/r:b:

ChuckieH wrote:
Music still won't play after importing iTunes Library using external drive.
"Still"? It wasn't playing before?
What did you do to make it stop playing?
Where is the disconnect in these instructions that state your music should be easily transferred when in fact it is not at all?
Exactly which instruction are you referring to?
Music still won't play after importing
The link above does not mention anything about importing. What did you import?

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