Problems with restoring a backup file after I had to get a new computer!

I have tried many times now in many different ways to restore my library. I have the backup files on my desktop and the itunes software loaded I have tried importing the backup files but I get the message that some of the the files were not imported because they could not be found. Then absoulutely nothing is in my library. The files are fine but nothing will import. I need help.
Thank You

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