I want to do a clean reinstall of itunes...

If I uninstall itunes, delete all of the folders and reset my ipod to factory settings, can I reinstall it and redownload the music and movies I've purchased?
I don't want to lose all my Battlestar Galactica, Chappelle and Heros
Thanks!

"can I reinstall it and redownload the music and movies I've purchased?"
You can't download purchases from the iTunes Store over again. Back your stuff up first if you intend deleting anything from your computer so you can add it back again afterwards: How to back up your media in iTunes

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