Moving 20GB IPOD from Laptop to Desktop

I have a 20 GB IPOD that has its entire Library loaded on a 40GB Laptop.....I want to change to a host PC(desktop) with out having to reload the current library(pain in the A$$)
Any Suggestions would be helpful
Thanks
Laptop PC Windows XP Pro
Laptop PC Windows XP Pro

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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
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