Library files deleted..HELP

In an attempt to copy songs from the ipod to the library, I deleted the library files by accident. Is there any way to recreate them? I am unable to update the ipod without them.

well, starting iTunes will create a new, blank, library.
Go to edit\prefs\advanced, and set the library folder settings as you want them, then just drag the folder where you keep the music into iTunes.
For future reference, you might want to look into backing up the library files (among the music, which is also pretty important).

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