Lost Previous Downloaded Songs Help?

Received an iPod Shuffle for Christmas and have some problems. Redeemed a download card at iTunes Music Store while visiting my aunt. Downloaded (2) songs, worked with no problems.
Now I go home and can't get the iTunes set-up disk to work on my home computer. Went to the iTunes website and downloaded software from there. Downloaded an additional (4) songs but now the original (2) songs are not there? What happened? You can go to My Computer and access the iPod when connected to the USB Port and several folders are there that has all (6) songs shown, but only plays the most recent (4) songs, Why? Any Ideas?

When you say that you've downloaded wirelessly through iTunes, are you referring to songs downloaded via the iTunes wi fi store on an iPod touch or iPhone? If so, the next time you have songs on the device that are not in iTunes, you may want to try the following (just to be safe) prior to connecting the device to the computer.
1. In iTunes click Edit > Preferences > Syncing tab
2. Select the option to disable automatic syncing and click OK
Connect the device and click File > Transfer Purchases from iPod
Regarding the lost songs, I would email iTunes Store support and explain what happened. They should be able to help you get these songs back, in a pinch.
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/browser/
As always, make sure you back up your iTunes store purchases to avoid any loss of your valuable music in the future.
CG

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