ITunes Claims My iPod Touch Needs to be Erased

Here is my issue...
Our computer was recently repaired. In the process, it was discovered that iTunes had some major issues. The technician did a thorough uninstall , including removing iTunes from the registry, and reinstalled it. I added all of our music back into our iTunes library, with the exception of playlists because those were lost. When I plugged in my iPod touch, iTunes told me to erase my iPod if I want it to sync with this computer. Windows was not re-installed, the hard drive was not replaced, and all of the prior system configurations remain the same (becides the fact was iTunes was reinstalled). I do not want to erase my iPod, as I have application data on it. Also, my family has 5 iPods, and that would be a very long process to recreate all the playlists, erase iPods, and set up the iPods as new ones. Any help or suggestions are greatly apprecieated.

This is correct.
It will sycn with one and only one itunes library. As you now have a new itunes library, you will need to erase and sync with your new library.
Backup your ipod first, then sync:
Backing up, updating, and restoring iPad, iPod touch, and iPhone software

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