Moved Library to new computer - can't access all music on IPOD

Hi,
I apologize in advance if this exact issue has already been discussed.
I recently migrated all my data to a new laptop. I was successful in moving my music files over and re-installing the IPOD/I-Tunes software. Now, only 50% of my Music Library will download to my IPOD. The music that won't come across is mostly stuff that I purchased via I-Tunes.
What should I do?
thanks!

Have you played each track at least once within iTunes before you try and load the track to your iPod? If you haven't played the tracks once, try doing that and then see if they'll load; they may not be correctly authorized.
Hope this helps.

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