Importing backup songs to another PC

I backed up library onto data cd's and now want to import them to my work PC. When I click on File:Import, the only file that shows up is my .xml file. The songs are .m4p files. What am I doing wrong?

hi Penn!
When I click on File:Import, the only file that shows up is my .xml file. The songs are .m4p files.
"file > import" is used for importing "metadata" (like the playlists information in your .xml). try using "File > Add folder to library ..." instead.
keep us posted.
love, b

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HT4527 Importing existing songs from another account

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Morning ECK2310,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1209
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