How do I get my old library back after installing iTunes 7.0.2 ?

After windows died, I reinstalled XP and iTunes stopped working (v6.x). I installed v7.0.2, but now my library is empty, my playlists missing and I can't update my ipod mini. Nothing suggested by the help files seems to work.
(I keep my library/song files on a seperate partition on the hard disk, rather than the default music folder)
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers

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