Formatting ipod from mac use to pc windows use

I have already a Ipod Nano that I used on a mac. Now I'm changing from Mac to Pc Windows and I would like to transfer all the musics from my Ipod to my new pc. The Ipod updater asks me to format the ipod. If I do so will I loos all the songs I have om the Ipod? Is there a way to save these musics on the pc before I format the Ipod?
Thanks for your advice and help!
Francoise
  Windows XP  

Try a software e.g. Xplay2, which allow your PC to read your Mac formatted iPod. However, the following is my suggestion:-
1. Make sure all your songs are still with your Mac.
2. Follow Stealth01's suggestion, do a Restore on a PC
3. Your PC formatted iPod will now be able to be read by both PC and Mac
4. Do an update of your iPod with your Mac
5. Once it has been completed, use a 3rd party software e.g. YamiPod
http://www.yamipod.com/main/modules/home/
to copy all the music from your iPod to your iTunes on your PC

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