ITunes converted wma files

Hi all,
I have all my CD's ripped to an external hard drive in .wma form. I had to reinstall Windows recently due to an error, and have now re-downloaded iTunes, but have to re-convert all my music which takes a long time.
Once I convert all these .wma files to .mp3 this time, are they kept somewhere? I would like to replace the wma's with the converted mp3's if possible. Thanks!

can go to the iTunes folder, and copy and paste the converted MP3's to replace the WMA's?
Why do you need two copies of the files?
One in the iTunes music folder and one on the external?
If you want them backed up, simply copy the entire iTunes folder to the external drive.
You can do it thru Windows Exploder or use any backup program to do it automatically.

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Ok i have no idea where to put this question but here it goes.......hope it gets answered......or if someone can direct me.
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