HT1711 I restored my Ipod Nano.  I thought I would keep all my songs on my PC.  It seems to have erased most of my downloads.  How do I retrieve?

I restored my Ipod Nano due to most of the songs crackling or breaking up while playing.  I thought I would keep all my songs on my PC.  It seems to have erased most of my downloads from my PC.  How do I retrieve?

Restoring your ipod will have no effect on the music stored on your computer.
If for some reason the music is not on your computer, then use your backup copy of your computer to put it back.
If for some reason you have failed to maintain a backup copy, then you can transfer some purchases in some countries:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

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