IPod Classic, have music backup, how to synch to new computer?

My PC hard disk crashed, I have a backup of all music which I've copied to a new PC. To synch my Ipod to the new PC  (it doesn't recognize the IPod right now) can I just restore the IPod to the factory default settings and then synch it as if it were new? If not, can someone direct me to where this particular problem is addressed? I've spent an hour looking at almost relevant solutions, but none that match this particular configuration.
Thanks.

Howdy LondonBruce,
It sounds like you got all your music into iTunes on your new computer and want to get that music syncing to the iPod classic. If you use the following article to restore the iPod Classic, you will be able to sync your content to the iPod as though it were the first time syncing.
Restoring iPod to factory settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1339
How to restore iPod
Verify that you have an active Internet connection, because you may need to download new versions of the iTunes and iPod Software.
Download and install the latest version of iTunes if necessary.
Open iTunes. Connect your iPod to your computer using the USB or FireWire cable that came with your iPod.
After a few moments, your iPod will appear in the Source panel in iTunes.
Select your iPod in the Source panel. You will see information about your iPod appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes window.
Click Restore.
If you are using a Mac, you will be asked to enter an administrator’s name and password.
A progress bar will appear on the computer screen, indicating that stage one of the restore process has begun. When this stage is done, iTunes will present one of two messages with instructions specific to the iPod model you are restoring.
Disconnect iPod and connect it to iPod Power Adapter (typically applies to older iPod models).
Leave iPod connected to computer to complete restore (typically applies newer iPod models).
During stage two of the restore process, the iPod displays an Apple logo as well as a progress bar at the bottom of the display. It is critical that the iPod remain connected to the computer or iPod power adapter during this stage.
Note: The progress bar may be difficult to see, because the backlight on the iPod display may be off.
After stage two of the restore process is complete, the iTunes Setup Assistant window will appear. It will ask you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences, as it did when you connected your iPod for the first time.
Since your iPod is not recognized in iTunes at the moment you can use the following article to troubleshoot that:
iPod not recognized in My Computer and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
Sterling

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