8.2 Install killed my playlists and purchased folder -- how do I recover?

Any advice on how to recover my playlists and purchased folder? I've not yet synched with my iPod.

Based on the FAQs under support, I tried the fix suggested when you cannot see your library. Following a reboot, the playlists and purchased folder are back.

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