How do I put my iTunes library on to a flash drive?

I am about to get a laptop (Dell, not sure which kind, Windows 7) and want to transfer my iTunes library from my old piece of **** desktop (XP) to said laptop. I don't feel like doing it with 10 or 11 cd's (my library takes up about 7.41 GB) and want to know how I can get my library (actual audio files AND song info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) on to a, say 8 GB flash drive to transfer it to the laptop. Thanks.

Right-click any song, locate it, navigate up until you come to the iTunes folder, and move that. This will not transfer iTunes Store authorization or rented movies.
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