Playlists, Ratings, & Playcounts Not Transferring

A while ago I had to send in one of my computers to the shop due to some internal hardware problems that needed to be fixed. I had to back up all of my files and I moved all of my iTunes (using my iPod as a way to transfer the library) to another computer with no problem. All songs, playlists, ratings, playcounts, etc were moved to my other computer.
When I got my first computer back I tried to transfer everything back, only to find that this time my playlists, ratings, and playcount did not come along, though the songs, albums, artists and everything else did. What did I do differently this time and how can I get my playlists, ratings, and play counts moved back?
Thanks!

I've got a similar situation to what NC had. I had my main hardrive wiped clean, and the OS reinstalled. I have now installed ITunes 7.02.16. The version that all of my songs and my Ipod are on is 6.0.5.20, which is on another backup drive.
How do I import to the newer version, saving the songs, play counts, ratings etc.?
I have tried the import function in the ITunes File menu but can't get it to find the old files.
Does anyone know what type of file I'm looking for?
When I connect my Ipod to my computer, a message comes up that says that my Ipod is synced to another library. It asks if I want to erase my ipod and sync it up to the newer Itunes, which I don't want to do.
Any Ideas?
Ipod 5th gen. Video 60 gb   Windows XP Pro  

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