Getting my library and playlists back

I just reinstalled windows 7 on my ssd and before i did this, i exported my library on my external HDD.
After the win7 reinstall my C drive is a SSD and my B drive is where i copied my music to.
Is there a way to import my library into itunes without losing the playlists and all the name changes i made in Itunes to the songs and artists names?
With add folder to library i would.
It used to be under C:\users\tony\my music\ipod music
now it is B:\tony\my music\ipod music

Hi a6mzerosen,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
If you follow the instructions in the "External Drive" section of the article below, you will be able to consolidate your iTunes Library and move it to the location you want on your new hard drive.
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Cheers,
- Judy

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