I just replaced my hard drive, all my music is on an external drive - how do I transfer it back into itunes?

So I used the Mirgrating Assistance program to back up and return all my programs on my computer!
Does anyone know how to put back all my saved files - this includes all of my itunes music/movies and saved documents as well!!
Thanks

If your machine was made after 2009 you probably installed th wrong HD. Beginning in 2009 Apple began using HD's that had an integrated fan sensor. If you did not use one of these drives then that is the problem. You should contact OWC (www.macsales.com) or visit your local AASP and they will help you select the correct HD to use.

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I just replaced my hard drive, all my music is on an external drive - how do I transfer it back into itunes?

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