File transfer from old computer to new computer

I transferred my files from one PC to the next by dragging and dropping. all my files are in my itunes directory. However, when i go into itunes I don't see all music files. does anyone know how I can fix this?

Drag the files or the folder containing them to the library in the open iTunes program window.
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