Restoring All Playlist Files and Smart Playlist Files

I have to reformat my computer. I've saved my iTunes folder to my external hard drive, but what I'm concerned about is all the Smart Playlists and Playlists that I've created. On my other laptop I hooked up my external hard drive and copied the iTunes files, but when I open iTunes, there are no playlists there. I have about 50 smart playlists that I've created. Do I have to recreate all of them after reformating my computer? Is there a file that can be copied that has all that information?

+Is there a file that can be copied that has all that information?+
Yes, it's default name is iTunes Library.itl
Alternatively, you can export each playlist to an XML file and then import it after your PC gets set up again.
Don't forget to deauthrozie itunes before you reformat!

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