After PC crash iPod will not fully resync iTunes music library

After my PC, using Windows XP crashed, the iTunes music library was able to be copied back to the PC after XP was reinstalled. Music plays fine on PC from iTunes.
When I connected my iPod 30Gb w/color to the PC all seemed fine. It asked if I wanted to sync. I realize that what was on the iPod would be erased, but then reloaded.
Only 512 of about 4000 music files were put back on the iPod. When I connect the iPod to the PC, it says that iPod is up to date and I can disconnect.
How can I get a full resync of ALL the music files?
  Windows XP  

Try restoring your iPod. Restoring will erase the iPod's hard drive, reload the software and put it back to default settings. Once the restore is complete follow the on screen instructions and it should connect to iTunes and give you a prompt to automatically update your library onto the fresh installation: Restoring iPod to factory settings with iTunes 7

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