I-pod linked to old i-tunes library on a pc which no longer works. How do I save the songs on the i-pod as when trying to sync with new itunes library it wants to erase the library on the i-pod?

Hi,
Old laptop crashed. Got new one. Only just got round to sorting out i-tunes. Managed to transfer some content from pc, but prob gonna have to do the whole CD thing again! However, trying to update i-pod and I can't, it tells me it is linked to another library and do I want to erase and sync.
Of course I do not want to do this as I would lose numerous songs.
Any suggestions?
Dave  

Recover media from iPod
See this post from forum regular Zevoneer for options on moving your iPod data back to your computer.
tt2

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