HT4527 did library transfer from old to new computer but some files can't be located

I did a itunes library transfer from my old computer to my new computer. However when I select to play some of the songs from my new computer I get a message saying the file can't be located. This does not haqppen on the old computer. Any suggestions that might fix this problem.
Both computers have Windows OS's and I have the newest versions of I Tunes.

It seems you havent copied the actual music files over.
See this http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Also, follow the steps given here...
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