Installing after reformat of computer?

I am preparing to reformat my computer for a completely fresh install of XP.
After this is complete I will need to re-install itunes and my ipod.
I have the 30GB 5G ipod with the original install disc.
Shortly after purchase the updated firmware was released which I downloaded and upgraded my ipod (leaving me 2 updates in add/remove)
When I am ready to install my ipod again do I use the original disc which came with the pod and then run the setup.exe for the updated firmware which is on my pod now or do I jst use the setup.exe of the latest update?
I have 2005-10-12 plus 2006-01-10 and am totally unsure about this re-install. I don't know if a downloaded update contains all the setup files which means I don't need my original disc first.
Hope this makes sense as I want the re-install to work the way it should in the correct order. One disc and then the update or just the update? help please
Thanks for any advice
Windows XP Pro

Thank you for yor quick reply
I will back up my library to an external drive but thanks for the reminder.
The last update worked fine for me but it does make sense to follow your advice and have the option if things should go wrong.
Appreciate your reply & hope everything will work after a re-install.

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