Transferring playcount

I am transferring my itunes from pc to mac.
I transferred all my music by homeshare.
I then wanted to transfer my playlists, playcounts and ratings etc. I copied the library file from my pc and have saved this in itunes on my mac and this has picked up the rating and playlists. It hasn't however copied across the playcount. What am I doing wrong?
I have opended the file and can see the playcount info is there?!
Help
Appreciate this may not be explained well!

Read this article - http://www.myfirstmac.com/index.php/mac/articles/how-do-i-move-my-itunes-library -from-pc-to-mac-and-keep-my-settings-intact
MJ

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