Exporting songs to new computer

I just purchased a new laptop, and at a minimum I want to be able to convert the songs I purchased on iTunes to my new laptop.
How do you export songs on old computer, and import into the iTunes on new computer?
When I try to transfer, I get the error message "Some of the purchased items in the iPod could not be transferred to your iTunes library because you are not authorized to play them on this computer. To authorize this computer for items purchased from the iTunes Store, chose Store > Authorized Computer."
This continues to occur even after I authorize the computer.
Help?

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