My computer got reset. How do I sync my iPod to my computer without erasing all it's contents?

I had my iPod synced to my computer. My computer wasnt working properly, so it had to be reset.  Now when sync my iPod to my computer, it brings up that the only way to do so is to "Erase and Sync". Of course, I'd rather not result to that. Is there any other way getting songs from my computer onto my iPod??

- Transfer iTunes purchases to the computer:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
- Transfer other music by using a third-party program lke one of those discussed here:
Copy music
- Connect the iPOd to the computer and make a backup by right clicking one the iPod under Devices in iTunes and select back Up
- Restore the iPod from that backup
Note that the backup that iTunes makes does not include media like app and music.

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