Help with automatic update on new computer

I bought a new computer and have installed itunes on it, but if I connect my Ipod since its a different computer ITunes will automatically update it and erase all my songs. I can't change the Ipod settings without my Ipod being connected but if i conect it, itunes will automatically update it before i can change the settings. What can i do?

If you get the dialogue box that your iPod is linked to a different library, click No. Your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list. Change the update setting in Preferences>iPod to "manually manage songs and playlists" Managing Your Songs Manually
You can also use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on a Mac hold down the Option and Command (⌥ and ⌘) keys, on Windows, hold down Shift + Ctrl. 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 3 and 30 seconds depending on your computer. Then go to Preferences>iPod and check the "Manually manage songs and playlists" box.
Keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync again.
Another way is to connect your iPod and before it starts to sync, click the little X on the right hand side of the display beside the "Do Not Disconnect" message. The display is the little window to the right of the iTunes control buttons: iPod Interface
Or you could look at the method described in this link: How to keep iTunes from automatically updating your iPod
Go with whichever method you feel most comfortable and as I said, if at any point you are asked if you want to link your iPod to a new library, click No.

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My moms will not sync and I can not add apps or music onto her iPhone from my iTunes.
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I would also turn off automatic sync first.
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I am trying to update a column in a table .I need to update that column
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"|   1 | UPDATE            |        TEST_LOAD |       |       |            |          |"
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