How do I move both my contents and playlists to my new computer?

How do I move both my contents and playlists to my new computer?  I have tried the suggestions in previous posts of copying the library and music folders into the itunes folder on my new pc.  I don't have the option to file>library>import anything.  The only thing that transfers, even on home sharing is purchased music.  No music loaded from CD's and no playlists.

Hello Kayaks2,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To answer your questions about moving your music to a new computer please look at the following support article.
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Take care,
Alex H.

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