Backup folder is empty

C:\User/(ME)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup
that folder is empty.
i alwasy backup my ipod touch 4gen
i update it my ipod touch to 5.0.1 and i tried to restore from back up.
HELP please.

I am using windows.. I used two different computer before to backup my iphone. The first time a backup that was 11/14/11 in my laptop and the 2nd backup was 12/21/11 in my personal computer.. Is it because i used two different windows to backup thats why i cannot backup my filws now? The last two backups i did was the earlier version of itunes. Or is it also beacuse i downloaded the new version of itunes???? Im so puzzled and so upset coz i cant backup my files,, hopeyou can help me guys,

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