Trying to backup iTunes from PC to Mac, I get error -51

Hi. So I want to reformat my PC to solve a problem I have with graphics drivers. And I don't want to lose my giant iTunes library that I have spent ages customizing, adding music etc. I don't have an external hard drive, and there are no free cloud storage programs with enough space available for all my stuff (podcasts, movies, music, etc.) however I do have a family Mac (which is running OS X Mavericks) with plenty of space where I could possibly store the files for temporary storage while I reformat my PC (Windows 7).
To move the files, I'm using an ethernet cable to share my iTunes folder between the 2 computers. However, every time I try and copy the iTunes file it copies about 4 gigabytes of the 60, then says that an unknown error occured error code -51. It's very frustrating. Could this be because of the different filesystems that Windows and OS X use? What can I do to make it compatable?

OK, I decided to give Apple more money and bought iTunes Match. It seems to be more headachs than it's worth. And it's neglected by Apple. Last time I'll be doing that! that's for sure!

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