How do I get a new replacement computer to recognize my itunes media folder already installed on a home network drive?

My computer crashed and I have replaced it. But I haven't been able to get itunes on the new computer to recognize the itunes media folder that holds all my music on a home networked drive. How do I link them back together?

Was the library database stored or backed up to the networked drive? If so you can hold down shift as you start iTunes to reconnect to the database, otherwise you'll have to rebuild the library with the content.
See How to open an alternate iTunes Library file or create a new one.
For the future see this backup User Tip.
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