How to transfer iPod to second computer

Question

I set up my iPod Touch on my laptop. I was able to tansfer my purchased music and videos onto my main computer, but what is the easiest way to transfer my complete music library (non-purchased) on my iPod to my iTunes library on my main computer?

Answer 1

This is what worked for me.
Okay, I have read on a lot of different threads that people want to know how to copy media from their iPod to their computer. Many have recommended YamiPod, but here is an alternative that is only for the Windows users.
1). Be sure Hidden Files and Folders are visible on your computer
- Open My Computer
- Tools>Folder Options
- Switch to the View Tab
- Be sure that Show Hidden Files and Folders is selected
For a mac, open terminal and type in:
defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles YES
2). Connect Your iPod to the computer
3). Goto My Computer and open the iPod Disk Directory (F:, G:, etc.)
[on the desktop for mac]
4). Open iPod_Control
5). Copy the entire Music folder to your desktop
NOTE: This may take up to 2 hours or more depending on the number of files
6). Eject iPod
7). Right Click On the Music folder on desktop [ctrl+click for mac]
- Properties
- uncheck "Hidden"
- Apply to all subfolders and files
8). Open iTunes
9). Goto iTunes Preferences
10). Change your iTunes Library to the Music Folder on your Desktop by going to preferences > advanced > then click the change button on the general tab
11). Add the folder to your "new" Library
12). Check "Keep iTunes Library Folder Organized
13). Click OK
14). Close and restart iTunes
15). Switch your iTunes Library back to what it was before
16). Delete The Contents of the Library, being sure NOT to move files to Recycle Bin
17). Close iTunes
18). For Mac users, open terminal again and type:
defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles NO
The Music Folder on your desktop now contains an organized directory of all media on your iPod!! I hope this tutorial helps out for those who wanted to know!