How do i sync my library on my phone with my new itunes library from a re-install

how do i "transfer" my iphone library back to my new itunes library. It appears when I had to re-install itunes for a computer issue all the cd music that I uploaded to my itunes library is gone. I want to put it back using my iphone library. Can I do that "easily"?

The music sync is one way - computer to iphone.  The only exception is itunes purchases.
It has always been very basic to always maintain a backup copy of your computer.  Use your backup copy to put eveything back.

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    how to use iTunes to sync is in the
    http://www.apple.com/support/itunes
    For MacBook Pro community and OS X
    MacBook Pro
    https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_pro 
    https://discussions.apple.com/community/mac_os?view=discussions
    http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1351
    They are all there searchable from Bing, Google or every Mac product has a support page.
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    - iexplorer (free) - http://www.macroplant.com/iexplorer/ - Mac&PC
    - Yamipod (free) - http://www.yamipod.com/main/modules/downloads/ - PC, Linux, Mac [Still updated for use on newer devices? No edits to site since 2010.]
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    Ok.
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    See Here...
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    Or...
    From your OLD computer...
    Copy your ENTIRE iTunes FOLDER to an External Drive... and then from the External Drive to your New Computer..
    See Here  >  Move iTunes Library from PC to MAC
    http://www.macworld.com/article/146958/2010/03/move_itunes_windows_mac.html
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  • Syncing phone to a new iTunes library

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    2) How to retain all of the information that was in iCloud (contacts, calendars, photos, etc.) on your new computer.
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    http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT4527
    When you get a new computer, you can move your iTunes library so that you can play your media on and sync with your new computer.
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    Make a new backup of your iTunes library or update your existing backup before you move it. Even if you already have a backup of your iTunes library, this step makes sure you capture any changes and makes the process easier.
    Use an external drive
    If you're using this method on a Mac:
    From the Finder menu, choose Preferences.
    Make sure that the boxes next to "External disks" and "Hard disks" are enabled.
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    Download and install the latest version of iTunes.
    Part 2: Move any new content
    If you’ve used iTunes on your new computer, move your media to a new folder. This will keep anything you added to your new computer separate from your old library. These files can be added back to your library in Part 4.
    Move your iTunes Media folder (Mac)
    Part 3: Copy the iTunes backup from your old computer
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    Mac: From the Music folder to the Desktop:
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    Copy the iTunes Media folder you created in Part 2 into the "Automatically Add to iTunes" folder inside the iTunes Media folder you copied in Part 3. iTunes will automatically import the content.
    Use iTunes in the Cloud
    If you don’t have a backup of your iTunes library and your old computer is unavailable, you can download past purchases made with your Apple ID through iTunes in the Cloud.
    If you have multiple Apple IDs, you might find it easier to transfer purchases from a device after authorizing your new computer with your Apple ID.
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    If you plan to stop using your old computer, deauthorize it by choosing Store > Deauthorize This Computer from the iTunes menu bar.
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    If you used iCloud with your old computer for syncing, set up iCloud on your new computer.
    If you will continue to use your old computer, recreate your iTunes library. This prevents an iOS device from seeing the old computer as the new one because of the old library files.
    Last Modified: Nov 10, 2014
    Set up your Apple ID for iCloud and iTunes - Apple Support
    http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204053
    Can I merge multiple Apple IDs into one?
    No. You can't merge two or more Apple IDs into a single one. You can, however, use one Apple ID for iCloud services and another Apple ID for Store purchases (including iTunes in the Cloud and iTunes Match). See “Using one Apple ID for iCloud and a different Apple ID for Store Purchases” for details.
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    Apple - iCloud - Learn how to set up iCloud on all your devices.
    http://www.apple.com/icloud/setup/mac.html
    To update to the latest version, go to the Apple menu and choose Software Update to see if there’s an update available.
    Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu on your Mac. Click iCloud, enter your Apple ID, and select the services you’d like to enable.
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    With iCloud, you can get an @icloud.com email account that’s ad-free, is up to date everywhere you check it, and includes webmail at iCloud.com. Just select Mail in iCloud preferences and follow the onscreen instructions.
    Open iPhoto and click the Use iCloud button.
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    To get the most out of iCloud, set it up everywhere.
    Set up iCloud on your iPhone,
    iPad, or iPod touch
    I hope this information helps ....
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  • How can I sync the music on my iphone to a new itunes on a new computer without losing everything?

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    The iphone is not a storage/backup device.
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    Iphone will sycn with one computer at a time.  Syncing to another will erase the current content.

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