Problem restoring itunes via itunes match

Hello,
I have been using iTunes match since iCloud was released. I recently had a massive hard drive crash that erased my entire library. (It wasnt backed up properly.) I am now trying to redownload all of my songs and books via iTunes match, not just ones purchased through the iTunes store. How can I do this? I have logged into my account and reauthorized my computer. When I look at my music tab though, it is still empty. Hopefully I am just missing somethign easy, but after searching on here and on google I am still stuck.
Thanks for any help,
David

can somebody help i/m basically having the same problem but my error message says an unknown error occurred

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I'm not able to make the songs appear in iTunes: http://pqp.me/7qr
I don't know what you mean by this. Do you mean you can't figure out how to get off that screen? Click the "done" button.
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That part you answered, thanks.
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So I finally have all my music itunes match / icloud and for the most part I am satisfied but I have 2 huge glaring problems I can't seem to fix. I emailed Apple and awaiting a reply but not holding out much hope there...
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In System Prefs > Energy Saver > Power Adapter unselect the option for "wake for network access." Although this may have the effect of preventing wireless syncing. I'm not sure.
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