Itunes wont sync music to ipod

i had an itunes library created and then we reformated the hardrive and had to re-install itunes and all my music was gone. i got some more music but every time i try to sync it to my ipod it says that ive got to "erase and sync library" because you cant have more than one library per device.. does anyone know how to fix this problem without erasing my entire ipod so i can keep everything on there and get my new music synced?

It's becuase the old itunes database file got erased when your PC got wiped.

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Hi,
Have a Look at this Support Article for your Error Code...
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2830
Cheers,

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What happens when you do this for the apps that do not sync?
Starting when iOS 7 was released, Apple now allows downloading the last compatible version of some apps (iOS 4.2.1 and later only)
App Store: Downloading Older Versions of Apps on iOS - Apple Club
App Store: Install the latest compatible version of an app
You first have to download the non-compatible version on your computer. Then when you try to purchase the version on your iPod you will be offered a compatible version if one exists.

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Hello Saajuk,
The following article details how to enable Autofill for your device in iTunes 11.
iTunes 11 for Windows: Set up syncing for iPod, iPhone, or iPad
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12313
All the best,
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I have tried syncing my Itunes with my 3G Iphone as well as an older IPod and it won't complete the syncing phase.
Itunes also freezes when I try and add new songs to the library. Sometimes if I go to add one song and then leave it for ages, this one song will be added in.
When I try to sync the Iphone it keeps getting stuck at the "Determining tracks to sync" phase. It then freezes and I have to force Itunes to close as it stops responding.
I have over 4000 songs in my library and about 700 on my phone in playlist and have tried syncing even just a few songs but it keeps freezing. I tried deleting all the music off my Iphone and syncing it without the music. The songs are now all deleted off the Iphone and I can't get them back on there.
I have deleted the itunes.plist and it still won't sync. I have tried manually syncing as well, still with no luck.
The only options I see I might have left are to restore the Iphone or reinstall Itunes. I am not confident with either options.
I have the most updated software version both for the Macbook and also Itunes. I am out of warranty, it is only 2 years old though, otherwise I would have called Apple.
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