Update.
Managed to reload the library so all is well.
It went like this:
I downloaded a fresh copy of iTunes.
Plugged in my usb drive which had on it a routine back-up done last week.
The Windows back-up and restore centre has an option to restore folders.
One of these folders was 'iTunes media', so I restored that one.
The iTunes program has an option to 'add folder' to its library.
So I told it to add the iTunes media folder to its library, which it did.
Good result, and easier to do than I thought it might be.
I reckon I might be able to persuade the usb drive to 'restore' my iTunes media folder to another computer.
That could be handy if I ever manage to persuade PC World to part with that netbook I fancy.
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