How do i backup iphone on different computer

I`d like to access my itunes library,apps & back-up my iphone on a different computer as my default computers internet has stopped connecting
Any help would be much appreciated

Hello ryan tate
You would not be able to access your complete library and only purchased content is to sign in and authorize your Apple ID. If this is a friends computer, the best way to do this is to create a new user to keep your data separate from their data.
iTunes Store: Authorize or deauthorize your Mac or PC
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1420
How to use multiple iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices with one computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1495
Regards,
-Norm G.

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