How to restore library and iPod from external flash drive

I had trouble getting my iPod to load new music after I got a new PC. I reinstalled iTunes and the new music loaded but the old music in my library and iPod were deleted. How do I transfer my music from my flash drive back to my library and iPod classic?

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