Ipod will not update from library after transfer from one PC to another?!?

I recently transfered my itunes library from one PC to another using the ipod hard drive and according to the directions listed on this site. All went smooth and roughly 12GB of music transferred. After all music was successfully transfered to the library on the new PC I reconnected my ipod via USB hub and the dialog box popped up asking if I now want to associate my ipod with this new computer. I replied Yes.
As expected the program then deleted all 3000 songs off of my ipod and was supposed to then upload all the songs from my library (all songs were checked) back onto my ipod. For some reason all that happens is it says "update complete" and no songs transfer. I now have 3000+ songs in my library and ZERO on my ipod! I've checked all the default settings to be sure it is set to automatically update, all songs are checked and the box is checked to update checked songs, etc. I've shut down and restarted my PC and even tried several different USB hubs. Also, if relevant, when I connect my ipod the computer itunes recognizes it and it shows up on the itunes screen, but just for a few seconds. After it says it has successfully updated my ipod (I wish...) the little tab which shows "Chris' ipod" then disappears and itunes acts like it doesn't even know a device is connected.
I'm lost - I'd really appreciate any feedback anyone can provide. Thank you in advance!
Chris
20GB click wheel   Windows XP  

I recently transfered my itunes library from one PC
to another using the ipod hard drive and according to
the directions listed on this site. All went smooth
and roughly 12GB of music transferred. After all
music was successfully transfered to the library on
the new PC I reconnected my ipod via USB hub and the
dialog box popped up asking if I now want to
associate my ipod with this new computer. I replied
Yes.
As expected the program then deleted all 3000 songs
off of my ipod and was supposed to then upload all
the songs from my library (all songs were checked)
back onto my ipod. For some reason all that happens
is it says "update complete" and no songs transfer. I
now have 3000+ songs in my library and ZERO on my
ipod! I've checked all the default settings to be
sure it is set to automatically update, all songs are
checked and the box is checked to update checked
songs, etc. I've shut down and restarted my PC and
even tried several different USB hubs. Also, if
relevant, when I connect my ipod the computer itunes
recognizes it and it shows up on the itunes screen,
but just for a few seconds. After it says it has
successfully updated my ipod (I wish...) the little
tab which shows "Chris' ipod" then disappears and
itunes acts like it doesn't even know a device is
connected.
I'm lost - I'd really appreciate any feedback anyone
can provide. Thank you in advance!
Chris
20GB click wheel  
Windows XP  
In iTunes Preferences, did you update the iTunes Library to the new location? In other words, are you pointing to the correct location on the new harddrive for your iTunes Library?
Lisa

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