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I just got a used 4th Generation 20gb. I have downloaded the latest version of iTunes. Here is the error I keep getting "The ipod is synced with another itunes library. An ipod can synced with only one iTunes library at a time. What would you like to do?" What do I need to do to sync the songs that are already on the ipod to my iTunes? There are over 600 songs on the ipod but I want to be able to delete some and keep the rest. Any recommendations?
Thanks,
Craig

Hi Craig!
When you get this message, please be sure to click on "Cancel", and NOT "Erase and Sync", or else this will delete all of the songs off your iPod that are not currently in your iTunes library.
After you've done that, you can use a third-party program to transfer your iPod's songs to your computer.
If you're on a PC, try using YamiPod.
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