Moving itunes to new computer have two files itunes and my music. how do I consolidate on new computer?

I am moving my music to new computer.  I have two major files which are itunes and my music.  Total is over 25,000 songs.  How can I move the songs and consolidate?

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    MacAdd to Library
    Windows
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    Add Folder to Library
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1473
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2905
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    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
    Best,
    Sheila M.

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    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61148
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93779

  • Can you have two different iTunes accounts on same computer?

    Can you have two different iTunes accounts on same computer?

    J2217 wrote:
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    hiya!
    these documents might help with that:
    Natalie Beresford: multiple iPod/iTunes installations
    How to use multiple iPods with one computer
    iTunes: How to share music between different accounts on a single computer
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