New computer w/ music on external drive

I just purchased a new computer. My library from old computer is stored on an external drive. How do I get the old library working on the new computer? Thanks!

1) Install Itunes on the new PC.
2) Copy over the itunes database files from the old pc to the new pc. The files are a itl and xml located here:C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\My Documents\My Music\iTunes
3)Disconnect the drive from the old PC and connect to the new PC.
4) Make sure the drive is in the exact same position (drive letter) on the new as it was on the old PC.
5) Rock n Roll!

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