Deleting Music Files

I need to get rid of the music I have saved in the "My Music" file on my hard drive. What would happen if I deleted all the music in that file when I connect my iPod to my computer??? How will it effect my iTunes and iPod??? Thanks!!!

Connect your iPod, if you are updating automatically you will get a message that your iPod is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press *No*. Pressing "Yes" will irretrievably remove all songs from your iPod. Your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list (it does on a Mac) from where you can change the update setting to manual.
You can use also a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys (on a Mac hold down the Option and Command (⌥ and ⌘) keys). This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer. Then go to Preferences>iPod and check the "Manually manage songs and playlists" box: Managing Your Songs Manually

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