My itunes says "file could not be added because it could not be found" how to fix it

I just lost my hard drive on my computer because it crashed. I know have a new computer and added my ipod files back on my itunes; however it's been saying the files cannot be found. help!

Most likely you installed a newer version of iTunes in your new PC.
This is the support link to point iTunes to the correct location of your music files. or you can also move your files to the latest iTunes default location.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1364
The older version of iTunes folder is in My Documents\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Music
but from iTunes 9 it is My Documents\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Media
Good Luck!

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