How do I migrate itunes library from a PC to a Mac RETAINING playlists?

I am trying to import a 90GIG itunes library from a pc external hard drive to a macbook pro. I did it initially but had no playlists. How would I keep the playlists organized so itunes looks exactly like it did on my old PC?
thanks!!

Jilllfrombennington wrote:
How do I move my itunes library from a PC to my new Imac.
Simply use Migration Assistant to copy all your user data from old compuoter to new computer.
See this -> http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4796

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