I'm getting a new laptop and putting my ipod software on it- one question

Okay, I know that I have to put my ipod software on my new laptop so that it will recognize my ipod- but will it download my music and videos onto my itunes on my new computer then? Or do I need to save my music and videos and send them another way?- (>'.')><('.'<) Kristina R

"I know that I have to put my ipod software on my new laptop so that it will recognize my ipod"
Actually you don't. The iPod software is installed on the iPod not a computer. Providing a computer has iTunes installed, you can use your iPod on any number of computers.
"will it download my music and videos onto my itunes on my new computer then?"
No. It's most important that you do not connect a fully loaded iPod to an empty iTunes library. If you do this, and you have the iPod set to auto transfer, then you run the risk that everything on your iPod will be deleted and replaced with what is in the iTunes you just connected to and that will most likely be empty.
If you still have access to the old computer with all your songs on it, you can use this method to transfer them to your new computer.
How to move your music to a new computer using iTunes 6.
or
How to use move your music to a new computer using iTunes 7.
If you no longer have access to the old computer, and the only pace you have the music is on the iPod, you can use something such as CopyPod which not only moves music, but also supports the transfer of videos from iPod to computer.
If you have any questions please post back, but whatever you do, don't connect your iPod to an empty iTunes!
PS.
You can transfer any music purchased from the iTunes music store from iPod to an authorized computer by connecting the iPod and choosing File > Transfer purchases From iPod from the iTunes menu. This works in iTunes 7 or later.

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