Doubled library plus new ipod

Okay the hard drive on my old ipod died. I got a new one for free and I then came back to my house to update it. However no matter how many times I restore the ipod, itunes refuses to recognize the ipod and on top of that every song in my library just doubled and I dont know why. I'm very confused and if there is anyone out there that can help please do.

Hello Paul,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
Does anybody know if I have lost an ipod, if I get a new one can i transfer / sync my existing itunes library to a new ipod.
Yes. There is no limit to the number of iPods you can have synced with one computer or iTunes library. Just hook up the new iPod, set it up to sync however you like and be on your way.
B-rock

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My old ipod has lots of music on it this was connected to a computer that was stolen, I now have a new ipod thats all connected with music on to my replacement computer, how can i get my old ipod music onto my new library and new ipod

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1.) I had(have) an Ipod Classic (30GB) and dropped it. Needless to say, the screen shattered. So, I went to MAC World where I got the entire Ipod replaced for $140. In doing so, my library was wiped out too..So, how do I upload my library from Itunes onto my new Ipod?
2.) How do I transfer my Itunes library from the original PC where I first installed ITunes (years ago) to my new laptop? Why can't I just install/open ITunes on my new laptop and my original library be there? How do I sync it with the new Ipod so that my original library is uploaded onto it from my laptop?
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Copying the whole folder brings with it the iTunes Music folder and also the iTunes Library (iTunes Library.itl in Windows) database file which holds all the information about your songs (Playlists, Ratings, Play Counts, Last Played, Date Added, etc). You'll get more information including the Folder/File structure in this article: What are the iTunes library files?
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Because your library is just a database that links to the songs on your hard drive, you have to have the songs on the hard drive for iTunes to use them.
*How do I sync it with the new Ipod so that my original library is uploaded onto it from my laptop?*
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