ITunes and Crashed Windows Computer

I have been using iTunes and my iPod with my Windows based computer (and LOVE IT). I need to wipe my hard drive clean due to a virus. When I reinstall iTunes, will my iPod replace all my music, videos and Podcasts back in the new iTunes? If not (because I've heard that it won't), what should I do? Is there a good method for "backing up" my iTunes?

Hello Rachet Jaw,
Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with iTunes. I found a few articles I suggest for the issue you described.
If you are getting a white screen when accessing the iTunes Store, I recommend reviewing this article:
Apple software on Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4123
If you are still not able to access the store or are getting a different error than just a white screen, I recommend the following articles:
Can't connect to the iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1368
iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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