I have iTunes on an XP service pack 3 computer, recently purchased a Windows 7 Home preimum laptop. How do I move my music from the XP to the laptop? do I need to have the same version of iTunes on both computers?

I have used iTunes on a desk top with XP service pack 3 and have quite a bit of music on that computer. Recently purchased laptop with windows Premium Home and am now laoding iTunes on the laptop. How do I copy my music to the laptop and in the future how do I sync the music files on the two computers? Do I need the same version of itunes on both computers?

Quit iTunes on new computer.
Copy the entire /Music/iTunes/ folder from old computer to /My Music/ on new computer.
Launch iTunes.
Thant is all you need to do.

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2109
cereed wrote:
how do I move my music from my old iphone to my new iphone?
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See here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386
From Here > http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/syncing/
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Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
It sounds like you still need to change the country for your iTunes Store account. Please review the attached article for information and instruction on how to do so.
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