Backing up and Restoring Data to computer

Hi guys,
I would like to re-install my PC that I used to sync my iPhone things into it. I can backup all my songs from the PC to any external device. But what to do next?
Backup of the "Backup" folder in the PC and then restore it to the exact location after the re-install?
* \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\ *
Also do the backup of the Library?
*Back up entire iTunes library and playlists*
Regards,
Tim

Welcome to the discussions,
How to back up your media in itunes: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1382
Back up your iTunes library by copying to an external hard drive: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
About backups: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
Restoring and Backup: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
Before you connect to your computer for the first time, make sure autosync is disabled in itunes and your computer is authorized again. Connect your phone, transfer your purchases by right clicking on your phone in the device list and choosing "transfer purchases" . Backup your phone manually the same way. All media content will be erased during the first sync. You can use your backup to restore again.
Make sure to have at least one contact and event set up on your computer to be able to merge your data when you sync.
Message was edited by: Ingo2711

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