I got a new computer and I don't know how to bring up the previous library.    I don't want to delete what is now on my iPhone 3.

I got a new computer a while ago and tried to sync my iPhone 3.  I thought my library was housed at iTunes, but when I sync, it does not sync the previous library.  I can see my apps, but they are "grayed" out and I cannot maneuver them on my computer.  When I click to sync the apps currently on my iPhone, I get a message saying that by doing so will erase what is on the phone and replace it with what is in the library.  Please help!

You need to copy everything from the old computer or your backup copy of your old computer to the new one.
The iphone will sync itunes content and pics with one and only one computer at a time.  If you sync to another, then it will erase the current content from the iphone and replace with content from the new computer.
The music sync is one - way -computer to iphone.  The only exception is itunes purchases.  Without syncing:  File>Transfer Purchases
If you sync contacts and calendars to a blank computer, then they will be erased as well.
Copy everything from the old computer.

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