Installed a new update of iTunes and it created a new folder

Hi,
I lost a hard drive last month and had to purchase a new one. I copied my actual music files to a similar directory format that they were in before (\Music\iTunesMusic\ and under that, the artists and the songs.
I then installed the most recent version of iTunes and it asked where my music was and I told it. It then created a new directory called \Music\iTunes\iTunesMedia\Music where all new downloads now appear. I now have music in two locations (just a few in the new folder, but all of my apps were moved there from my iPod touch and all of my old music in the old folder) and two libraries in two locations (the old one in \Music and the new one in \Music\iTunes and I would like my music to be in one location and managed by one library and I'll delete the library that isn't being used (I don't really care which location). My question is: If I just copy the large folder of music to the newly created location, how do I get it recognized in iTunes and then which library is the correct one so I can delete the other? Is there a better way to manage this so all files are under one location?
Also, I was using Home Sharing on the computer in the other room. How do I change that computer to point to the new location?
Thanks in advance,
Gwen

Oh ok...try using a third party program such as YamiPod or CopyPod, both free and will let you rip your iPod onto your iTunes.
Or do it this way: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
Sorry, I am getting tired and easily confused. Time to call it a night.
Good Luck,
Rachyl

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