My iPod won't take the songs from my iTunes.

I used to use my main desktop for getting my music on iTunes. The family and I have been using an account that none of us can remember the password for. And the e-mail that was used must be expired because we no longer use AOL.
My iPod was used on that desktop, but now I want to use my account on my iTunes that I created on my new laptop. But every time I plug it in to the laptop, it never gives me the music and says that the iPod is updated. What can be done to fix this problem? PLEASE HELP; IT'D BE MUCH APPRECIATED.
Sincerely,
mari_mciddle

What account are you talking about?
An iTunes account or a computer account?
You can continue to use the AOL account./ Just change it to a regular account.
See -> http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/email/
I would highly recommend you do not create another iTunes account if you have any purchased music on this old account.
You cannot transfer music between accounts.
You need to authorize the new computer to play that music.
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/authorization/

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