How do I get iTunes on a new computer to recognize and use my files on the local drive?  My music files on iCloud have been recognized.

My old computer failed.  All files, including iTunes were backed up on a separate drive.  All files have been loaded on the new computer.  iTunes was reloaded, and recognizes all files on iCloud, but does not link to the files on the computer.  How can I re-establish that linkage?

Hello jzinser,
I am not sure on how you reset up your iTunes library on your new computer. If you copied the music by dragging on top of iTunes, then the media would have been put into the proper location. If you have the media copied to your computer and have not established in iTunes where it sits, then you will need to do that within the preferences in iTunes. Take a look at the articles below for more information to help sort this out. 
iTunes for Windows: Moving your iTunes Media folder
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201543
Locate and organize your iTunes files
http://support.apple.com/en-us/ht1391
Regards,
-Norm G. 

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