What is the Best Way to Transfer iTunes to Another Computer?

Hi everyone!
Okay, I was wondering what the best way is to transfer an iTunes library. I have my current iTunes library on Windows XP on a PC and I wish to move the entire thing to my new, Windows Vista Laptop. The iTunes version on the PC is 7.6 (I do not wish to update if at all possible)and I have not downloaded iTunes 8 to the Laptop, which has no idea what an iPod or iTunes is.
You guys have always helped me in the past, so I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks in advance!

Awww, com'on you guys. It's been 4 or 5 days, and no one has gotten back to me...
Can anyone give me a link that has any info? Thanks again.

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