How do I import iTunes library from old PC to new PC using Home Sharing?

I have an old PC with the latest version of iTunes. I have a new PC with an empty new version of iTunes. How do I import the library to the new PC iTunes? I thought Home Sharing was the way to go, but I can't get it to work. Also tried syncing my iPhone to new PC, but that doesn't bring the library over. Please help!
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    Hello,
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  • How do I transfer my itunes library from old computer to new computer

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    The article at the link below describes a few methods and provides some detailed instructions on how to transfer your iTunes library to your new computer:
    iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
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  • How do i switch my itunes account from old laptop to pc. already have home sharing with the pc. any easy way to do this?

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  • Will my whole itunes library be transferred to my new computer with home sharing,in other words will I be able to use bothe computers at the same time ? And will I have two copies of my all my playlists?

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
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  • How do I transfer my itunes library from old computer to new?

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    From your OLD computer...
    Copy your ENTIRE iTunes FOLDER to an External Drive... and then from the External Drive to your New Computer..
    Full Details Here  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
    Also...
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    http://macmost.com/moving-your-itunes-library.html
    http://macmost.com/moving-your-itunes-media-to-an-external-drive.html

  • TS4124 how do I transfer my library from old laptop to new one

    I am having a problem understanding how to transfer my library from old laptop to new, can anyone tell me - simply - how to do it?

    Type "move itunes library" into the google search bar

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    Trying to transfer iTunes library from old windows 7 pc to new windows 8.1.  Used home sharing, but not what I wanted, I want everything on the new so I can discard the old pc -  so now all I have is my music library on new pc thru the cloud none of my Audible audiobooks came over - My question is do I need to delete iTunes off my new pc before I load it in from a external hard drive?

    You might need to make sure neither is going to sleep (System Prefs > Energy Saver)
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