Can I use an iPod backup made on Mac OS X on a Windows 7 computer?

I currently sync my 3rd Gen iPod Touch to an iMac, I want to start using my newer and faster Windows computer. I use the same iTunes ID/User Account on both computers. Is there a way to backup my iPod with my iTunes account on the iMac and then load the backup on to my iPod using Windows after the OS switch wipes the iPod clean?

Yes. See:
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities

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