HELP WITH RESTORING ITUNES LIBRARY

hello, i backed up my entire itunes library to DVD prior to a computer crash. i've purchased a new computer and i was able to download itunes 8 and transfer my library to my new computer. i then plugged in my iPod (classic - 2004) to sync and received three messages: 1) the warning that i could only have one library and thus itunes would "erase and sync" my ipod - i clicked this option; 2) my itunes purchases would not transfer unless my computer was "authorized" - i authorized my computer; and finally, 3) my ipod will not sync due to a missing folder. i now have a completely erased ipod, my library on my computer, and i cannot sync. would appreciate any assistance. thanks.

Scan the drive for files of the form *.itl - you may have managed to backup the media without saving the library database. If you can find the .itl file then it should be possible to fix up the library, otherwise it will be possible to reimport the media (in one go - File > Add Folder to Library) and I can suggest some tools for restoring ratings & playlists from your iPod.
tt2

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