HELP, Install of backup itune files failed

Upgrade to Win 7 required reinstall of iTunes (same version as used for backup of itune files). Cannot get itune files (music, podcasts, books) to appear in iTunes.
All the files are there. If go to edit preferences, Advanced, changing iTunes media folder location (to file where I see the files that should be)does not do anything. Both keep media folder organized and copy files to itunes media folder... are both ticked.
Should I uninstall the itunes? If so, what then?
Appreciate any help!

I was finally able to correct my problem, easily. I was able to open itunes, and under file>add folder to library, add the folder that contained all of my music, podcasts, etc. This appears to have done the trick.

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