How do I bring music back from iPod to iTunes after upgrading my computer

Unfortunately, my computer have crashed totally and all my data, music, pictures disappeared up in the blue sky.
Anyway, the computer is now reestablished with XP and iTunes. But how do I get all the music from my iPod back to my computer..?? Do I have to start all over with recording the music in iTunes and buying the music from MusicStore again..??
Does any of you have the answer for this..??
Regards
Lisbeth

Lisbeth,
There's an answer to your question but first it's time for a little lecture. (If it makes you feel any better, I don't like this any more than you do.)
I hope you take this as an opportunity to learn a very important lesson: Back up your iTunes library as soon as you can after resolving this situation because right now you are only one glitch of your iPod away from losing your music entirely.
Many people come to the Discussions having lost their music in just such situations and, believe me, it's not a happy time for anyone.
If you place any importance on your playlists and the data they depend on, you will want to include your iTunes Library files in your back-up regimen as well.
Anyways, that's the lecture. The answer to your problem should be found in this post:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=797432#797432
Good Luck! But once your music is back on your computer, remember:
Your music is valuable - please back it up!

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