Itouch unable to sync after computer upgrade

I recently had my computer upgraded which included wiping my old system, now my itouch library won't sync. I stored my entire library on my itouch during the upgrade and want to put it back. It states my computer is "NEW" and will not let me sync from the itouch to the computer, only offer ability to sync from computer to itouch wiping the itouch which is not what i want. If I loose my library on the computer that is fine but want to save what is on itouch.
Please help

The ipod touch is not a backup device.
Did you wipe your computer without making sure that you had a backup copy of all dos/pics/music/etc?
What about your regular backup of your computer?
Use your backup copy to put everything back on the computer.
When you sync the ipod, it will be erased and the music replaced with the music from the new computer.
If for some reason you have failed to maintain a backup ( not good), then you can transfer itunes purchases - without syncing: File>Transfer Purchases

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