HT1766 can i back up my ipad if the host computer has lost every thing?

Can I back up my ipad if the host computer has lost its operating system and the was re-instald?

Yes, this would be like syncing to a new computer. So, some precautions are required or you might lose what's currently on the iPad.
iTunes will only let you sync to one library at a time, if you get this warning message, follow this:
Syncing to a new computer without losing Data
http://www.howtogeek.com/104298/sync-your-ios-device-with-a-new-computer-without -losing-data/

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    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings        
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