Don't get iTunes update!!!!!!!!

If you open itunes and you get this window that says "a new version of iTunes is out" whatever you do, DO NOT UPDATE IT!! it has a major bug that will delete purchased songs and it will not sync your iPod!

A trifle dogmatic for your first post. That's not been my experience with iTunes upgrades and nothing that a proper backup wouldn't prevent. I've heard that occasionally something can interrupt the process of upgrading the library in which case the following may help for those that haven't made a backup.
*Empty library after upgrade*
In the *Previous iTunes Libraries* folder should be a number of dated iTunes Library files. Take the most recent of these and copy it into the iTunes folder. Rename *iTunes Library.itl* as *iTunes Library (Empty).itl* and then rename the restored file as *iTunes Library.itl*. Start iTunes. Should all be good.
And when you've fixed things...
*Fast backup for iTunes library (Windows Only)*
Grab SyncToy 2.1, a free tool from MS. This can be used to copy your entire iTunes library (& other important data folders) onto another hard drive or network share. You can then use SyncToy periodically to synchronise or echo your library to the backup. A preview will show which files need to be updated giving you a chance to spot unexpected changes and during the run only the new or updated files will be copied saving lots of time. And if your media is all organised below the main iTunes folder then you should also be able to open the backup library on any system running the same version of iTunes.
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