How to Backup iPod without extra software

On windows go to my documents>tools>folder options>view....and then under hidden files and folders go to show hidden files and folders.After doing this open itunes connect your ipod..wait for itunes to load it..then go to file>add files to library..then go to my computer..find your ipod drive go to ipod control>music..then go to each folder click one song then press control+a go to open..then do this until all songs and videos are loaded from each folder..I have a 30g ipod and i was having problems that needed me to restore but all 3rd party software wanted me to pay..i found this solution and wanted to help out others in need..enjoy

The only items directly accessible on the iPod without iTunes and without a third-party program is the phot file. That is in the DCIM folder as show in windlows explorer. That is what you are seeing.
You iTunes library, music, apps video should be included in the computeer backup tht you periodically make. Also include the location for the iPod backup. You can find the location of that file and of what is in that file here:
iPhone and iPod touch: About backups

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Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If you'd like to back up your iTunes library to an external hard drive, see this article for the steps:
iTunes: Back up your iTunes library by copying to an external hard drive
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1751
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