IPod touch 4th gen. Can't get music on computer.

My step dad recently wiped the harddrive and claims he put everything on an external drive. I can't find my music on there and my i touch is refusing to do anything until I sync to itunes. However, when I plug my itouch into the computer a screen shows up claiming I must restore my i touch. I have over $500 worth of music. Is there any possible way to sync my music from my i touch without losing everything?

Transfer iTunes purchases by:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
- Transfer other music by using a third-party program such as one of those discussed here:
Copy music from Ipod to new computer...: Apple Support Communities

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766 :
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Violet

Hello, VvioletT.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I see you are experiencing issues syncing your iOS device. Here are a couple articles that I would recommend going through when experiencing this issue.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5254
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- iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
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Hello, VvioletT.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I see you are experiencing issues syncing your iOS device. Here are a couple articles that I would recommend going through when experiencing this issue.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5254
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3125
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