Copy all music via network so it's playable/backed up to Windows iTunes

Hello all -
I am a newcomer to the Mac world... I have a shiney new macbook pro for my main computer, and an older Windows XP desktop machine that I use for backups (I used to have a Windows Laptop until I got this one about a month ago.)
On my windows machines I could simply copy my iTunes folder to the backup computer, and because all of the directories were the same relative location, it was able to play back the music on that backup machine.
However, now that I"m on the Mac, the library files must be of a different format, because this simple "copy the itunes folder across the network" trick isn't working. Does anyone have an idea of how to backup my iTunes music to my PC, AND keep the music and library files PLAYABLE on the PC?
Thanks....

Does anyone have any ideas on this? It's been very frustrating! There are a few things that have really been annoying me about this Mac purchase, and this is one of them... Please help!
Many thanks!

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