Help with moving iTunes files from windows.old to reinstalled Vista.

I had to reinstall Vista and iTunes.  I have found what I believe are my iTunes music files (.lib)
When trying to add these files to the newly installed iTunes, they will not add.  Please help me.  I do not want to sync my iPhone or my wife's iPhone and risk erasing all the songs we have on them.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Cary

Try here:
http://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-move-lightroom-to-new-computer/
http://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/kb/catalog-faq-lightroom.html#How do I move a catalog?
http://lightroomers.com/migrating-you-lightroom-catalog-and-photos-to-a-new-computer/1155/
And if you need more info, just Google your question(s).
John

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