Which directory to install ITunes 9 on Windows 7 64 bit?

I'm installing and configuring a new laptop running Windows 7 64 bit. I have downloaded the 64 bit installer from Apple and when I started the installation the default location for ITunes install was C:\Program Files (x86). Is this the correct directory or should I change it to the C:\Program Files directory?
TIA for any assistance.

Chris CA wrote:
then replacing the Library.xml file with the one from my current install with the file edited to reflect the new location of the files
iTunes will simply overwrite the .xlm file since iTunes does not use it.
Just copy \Music\iTunes\ from the old computer to the new computer.
That's all you need to do.
Well, I think I've screwed the pooch on this one! I've copied the music from the old system, which I had in a folder inside iTunes called iTunes Music, into the new iTunes folder. The directory tree now looks like this: C:/Users/my name/Music/iTunes/iTunes Music. Nothing showed up in iTunes. I then overwrote the database file in iTunes (after backing it up)with the one from the other computer. Opened iTunes and all the data was there; music, playlists, etc. When I tried to play a tune I got the iTunes message it couldn't find the file, would I like to locate it? Closed that.
Question is do I have to move the music files? This version of iTunes, 9.0.2.25, has a folder called iTunes Media. My other iTunes is version 8.1.1.0. Is that where the music files are stored? Do I have re-edit the .xml file to point to the new location of the files?

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