Help requested to transfer iTunes to a new CPU

I have an extensive iTunes library on my current windows CPU which I would like to transfer to a MS Surface Pro so I can give my old CPU to my mother. Help. This is not an intuitive process.

I just found this website...VERY helpful.  Check it out for those of you out there who need to move an iTunes library from one CPU to another.  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527

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