Can I sync my iPod to new Vista laptop without loosing all my tunes?

When I attached my i-pod to my new laptop, I got the "sync'ed to another computer message. Is there a way to import my tunes library (drag & drop?) Import from an external drive? I have tried both and the new iTunes does not seem to find the old music files.
Thanks in advance for any advice,
DELL XPS M1210 Windows Vista

Yes, it can be done. Vista is set up differently. XP was set up as "Administrator" and "My Music". Vista has taken away the "My" and uses "Owner", etc. Anyway, if by connecting your iPod to the new computer it completely synced it and your iPod is empty...there really is no easy way to get it back other than starting over. If iTunes lists your music but says it can't be found...all you need to do is reassociate every song with the new path. For example: C:/Users/Owner/Music and then whatever folder you may have it in.
Hope this helps some?
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