How do I restore an itunes library when my computer was set back to factory settings?

Well it all started when my computer got infected by the wins7 virus.So my bro restored my computer to factory settings and ever since then i had to redownload itunes and now that i try to update my iphone it says "Will lose all media if not updated from original compter" but after that it says in order to save media you need original library which i cant locate due to my brother restoring my computer to original factory settings.

Use your backup copy of your computer to put everything back.

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