Restoring library after Windows install

I reinstalled Windows on my PC. Rather than restore the library from backup, in iTunes I selected added folder to library. This imported all my audio files. I have since downloaded additional songs as well.
Some of the songs previously had start and stop options settings. Now they reverted back to 0:00. I don't know what else is different.
What would happen now if I overwrite the library files?
Thanks.

It should go back to the way it was with the ratings, play counts, etc.
I think the start/stop times would be back in place, as well.
Easy enough to try, anyway!

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As may be the concepts in this one: All of my music is missing after downgrading from iTunes
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Do a thorough search of your PC for your Music Files using the tips below:
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Also check in your Recycle Bin to see if you accidentally deleted it. If so, ‘Restore’ it back to it’s original spot.
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Do all the above before you decide that your music files have been completely erased from your hard drive.
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1b. --- Open iTunes
If you have a full version of the iTunes Music Library.xml file available....
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2b. --- Select the file and allow iTunes to Import the music information
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Then....
3b. --- In iTunes choose: File=>’Add Folder to Library’ & browse to the music folder in your PC drive. Click OK.
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Don King Resurrected: Deleted files from hard drive (free user steps – music recovery only)
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YamiPod Software (Free: Mac & Windows)
PodPlus Software (Windows)
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Senuti (Mac OS X v10.3 or higher Recovery Utility)
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2c --- Click OK to store changes
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8 – File=>Add Folder
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-- One (full or partial) set on the iPod
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If you cannot store your complete music files on the computer’s internal HD, then create and maintain at least two external sets (any multiple combinations of ExHDs, DVDs, CDs).
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