I'm trying to move all my iTunes data over to a new computer!

Recently, I purchased a new Windows PC and a terabyte hard drive to back all my files up. The old computer is gone and everything is now on the terabyte hard drive, including my iTunes info.
When I searched "itunes" within the hard drive, it came up with over 300 files to choose from!
How do I know which file is the one that will download iTunes onto the computer? And will it keep all my data that was on my last iTunes?

Hi 1mchancho,
If you are having issues transfering or restoring your iTunes data from your external backup, you may find the following articles helpful:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
iTunes: Back up your iTunes library by copying to an external hard drive
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1751
Regards,
- Brenden

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