How to transfer playlists from Windows XP to IMAC 10.5

I followed the directions on the apple support-the music all moved, but my playlists were missing-
Anyone have any ideas on this?
I'm moving music from windows XP to an Imac with OS 10.5.3
Thanks

Hmm-now that I look at the imac files, it seems that the 2nd time I copied the itunes folder it ended up inside the old itunes folder instead of replacing it. After pulling it out to the desk top and then dragging it to the music folder, it works.
Thanks for the help!

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