Will Home Sharing content remain on new computer when I throw out the old?

I'm dumping my old PC that I originally had my iTunes on, but before I do that, I want to double that that wiping that computer will not have an impact on the iTunes on my MacBook Air (which received my iTunes content from the PC via Home Sharing.)
Thanks!
Travis

I wouldn't use Home Sharing for this. These are two possible approaches that should work.
Method 1
Backup the library with this User Tip.
Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
Method 2
Connect the two computers to the same network. Share your <User's Music> folder from the old computer and copy the entire iTunes library folder into the <User's Music> folder on the new one. Again, deauthorize the old computer if no longer required.
Both methods should give the new computer a working clone of the library that was on the old one. As far as iTunes is concerned this is still the "home" library for your devices so you shouldn't have any issues with iTunes wanting to erase are reload.
I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.
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Method 1
Backup the library with this User Tip.
Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
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Thanks for the question. I understand you are experiencing issues transferring music to a new computer via Home Sharing. The following article outlines the requirements to do so. You may want to double check to make sure you meet the minimum system requirements, and that everything is setup correctly. If your issue persists, you may wish to utilize a different method of transferring your music:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
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