How do I transfer all my music from a desktop to my laptop without losing anything?

How do I transfer all my music from my old desktop to my new laptop without losing anything? Making CD's doesn't work for all my music.  Help?!?!

Use your backup copy of your computer.
Type "move itunes library" into the Google search bar.  You will find instructions there.

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