New itunes library from itunes music

can someone tell me how to create a new itunes library file from the actual itunes music folder - both library files are corrupt (that is to say - blank, no songs - don't ask) - the itunes music folder has all the music - if i open it and click on songs they play in itunes, but when i open itunes there are no songs listed. there has got to be a way to re-create the library file - it's just a database that points to the actual music files, and i have the music. i just don't have the pointers.
thanks - robert

Move the existing iTunes(not iTunes Music) folder when iTunes isn't running, open iTunes, and drag the iTunes Music folder as well as anywhere else on the hard disk where the music may be stored into the open iTunes window.
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