Several problems installing iTunes on new computer

Am trying to migrate my iTunes library, etc. to my new Dell computer running Windows 7.  My husband is attempting the same thing.  We have encountered different problems.
I installed iTunes on the new computer (without Quick Time initially.)  I authorized the new computer, then used my iPod to transfer my purchased music.  Next, I used home sharing to transfer the podcasts I follow and the music I ripped from my own CDs.  This all seemed to work.  Finally, I exported my library to an xml file, sent it to myself, then used it on the new computer to import my playlists.  Thought I was all set, but now when I open iTunes, I get an error message saying I have an audio configuration problem.  iTunes does come up and I can listen to my music on my headphones.  Read a few past discussions on this error message which indicated I should have installed Quick Time.  So, did that.  But the error message still pops up.  Any suggestions?
My husband used a cable connection to transfer files (not just iTunes-related) from his old computer to his new one.  Then he followed the process I described, above.  Resulted in multiple duplications of his playlists.  How should he resolve this?
Thanks.

See this migrate iTunes library post.
tt2

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