HT4972 how do I sync my iphone 4 with a new computer?

I haven't done a sync since Feb. and I now have a new computer (PC) . Can someone help me know how to start the sync and should I have icloud?
Thank you!

Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive

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My computer died & had to get a new one, so now I cannot sync my iPhone 4 with the new computer, without losing all of my Music, because the only Music I have is on the iPhone 4 only, not on the computer. No Backup anywhere : (
If I choose to sync it tells me all of the Content that does not match the iTunes library on the computer will be erased, do you want to proceed & I have to say no.
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The music sync is one way - computer to iphone. The only exception is itunes purchases. File>Transfer Purchases
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Hi there,
Well the title says it all really.
I have to sync my iphone 4 with my new laptop as the old one broke. How do I do this without losing all my pictures, music, contacts & things purchased form the itunes store?
It seems really silly that everything gets wiped off the phone when using a different laptop. This problem must happen quite often as I am sure I am not the only person who has had a pc that has broken.
I hope you someone can help. All the stuff on my phone is important to me.
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6. Right click your phone in the left device pane & select "Reset warnings".
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8. Right click again & select "Restore from Backup", select the backup you just made. When prompted to create another backup, decline.
I'm never prompted to create another backup.
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When the process completes, the phone reboots and the same exact "Set Up Your iPhone" screen is present, and there's no option to sync anywhere.
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