How can i back up my ipod?? PLEASE HELP!

Hi, ive had 3 ipods in the last 2 years, 2 of which have froze so i lost all my music. Is it possible to back up the actual ipod? (not the itunes library as i deleted my music - stupid i know)I've noticed in itunes there is an option to back up to disk, but this doesn't allow you to back up the ipod, only the library. I have also tried selecting all the folders on the ipod in my computer and sending them to the hard drive but this wouldn't work. I don't know if this is even possible but your help would be apreciated.
Thanks very much
Craig
p.s if it makes any differance i have a 1st gen 4gb nano with around 1800 songs
4gb Nano (1st gen) Windows XP

You need the music back in iTunes in order to back it up.
First of all try this method which works on some Windows PCs.
Open iTunes and select edit/preferences/advanced/general. Put a check mark in the box marked "copy files to iTunes music folder when adding to library" and also "keep iTunes music folder organized", then click 'ok'.
Connect the iPod whilst holding down the shift/ctrl keys to prevent any auto sync, and if you see the dialogue window asking if you want to sync to this itunes library, click 'no'.
Then go to file/add folder, open 'my computer', select your iPod and click 'ok'.
The music files should transfer to your iTunes.
If this doesn't work (and it may not because officially it's not supposed to), check out the instructions/suggestions here.
Music from iPod to computer (using option 2). This a manual method using "hidden folders" and although it works, it can be messy.
Much easier ways are to use one of the many 3rd party programs that copy music from the iPod to the computer.
One of the most recommended is Yamipod. This is a free program that transfers music and playlists etc from iPod back to the computer. However, it does not transfer playcounts/ratings etc.
There is also CopyPod. This does preserve ratings/playcounts etc if those are important to you but this program is not free.
If you are using iTunes version 7 or later, then you can transfer purchased iTunes store music from the iPod to an authorized computer by using the "file/transfer purchases from iPod" menu. Note that the maximum of 5 authorized computers applies here.
Once it's all there, see this.
How to back up your media in iTunes.

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