How do I update new pc to sync and not lose iPhone data?

set up old computer to sync with iPhone and updated to ios 5, as well.  now i have a new pc and want to sync using it and not lose data in iPhone. Also when i tried to update to new version of ios 5, message said sp,e data would be lost. 
want to delete previous computer and add new computer as one to sync with.  Appreciate any help....

To add on to what roaminggnome said, you especially need to copy over these2  folders:
C:\Users\(username)\Music\iTunes
This holds all the itunes library content (actual music, podcast, & movie files) plust the itunes library database file (iTunes Library.itl) that holds ratings & playcounts.
C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
This has the app data you need for your iPhone.
Copy everything over and make sure itunes plays a few songs, then sync your iphone and use it a bit before you get rid of the old PC. Remember to deauthorize your old PC before you get rid of it.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1420
Not sure what to tell you about the update to ios 5. Is that what failed, or did the iphone backup fail?
I would backup my iphone first before I updated it to ios 5.
Here are some articles on backups.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946
Make sure to expland all the sections in those articles. Post back if you have any questions!

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