How do I sync ipod classic to new windows 8 computer?

I want to sync my ipod classic to a new laptop, operating on Windows 8. My existing itunes account is on my old, very slow desktop computer. On there, is my current music library.
1) Please could someone tell me, how to sync my ipod to my new computer, in simple terms if at all possible!
2) If I manage this, can I copy my itunes music library to my new computer?
Thank you in anticipation!

You need to copy your entire iTunes folder to the new computer from the old one. Otherwise you could lose some of your content.

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