Music moved from old computer to new one but itunes not installed ...confusion

my music files were on my employer furnished laptop.  i recd a new laptop & IT moved all music files but didnt install itunes ..if i now install a current version of itunes on my new business computer will it automatically find/sync my itunes music files

Once iTunes is installed, it should find all your files.  Syncing the files requires you to have signed into iTunes with your Apple ID first.
In case iTunes is confused about where your files are, this article should help:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1391

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