IPOD/comp not seeing old library.

Hello, I have an issue with my ipod. Recently, two new computers were brought into the house when the one that originally had iTunes died. Hooking the Ipod up the the new computers, I expected to be able to access the old library, but for some reason, the newer versions of iTunes that came on these machines is not recognizing the old music as music files. It also will not sync to add any new music to the iPod. I have the 'Manually Manage music' option checked in iTunes, but have been afraid to uncheck it (something about music that was added w/out being purchased from iTunes.) because when I go to uncheck it, it says that my old library will be wiped out and replaced with the few new songs that are now on my iTunes. I do not want my library stored on the iPod of 831 songs to be replaced by the few new ones. Is there anything I can do to get the new iTunes to read the old songs? Are they a lost cause that I need to redownload and add to the iPod all over again? Please help!

Funny, I am having the same trouble. My iPod mini was updating fine yesterday and now iTunes doesn't even show that it's connected.
I tried disconnecting all other FireWire devices as well as plugging the iPod directly into the computer instead of going through the hub as I usually do. Both had no effect. What's going on??
** EDIT **
OK, I just restarted my iMac and now iTunes recognizes the iPod mini again with no problem. I would suggest all who are having this problem to simply restart the machine. Good luck!

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