My itunes has deleted everything including 3 ipod backups...

I tried to sync my ipod to Itunes (it has been synced to the same laptop for 2 years) and when i got on itunes all my msic was gone. I then went to go sync my ipod and it says it hasnt been synced before ??? now i will lose all my apps ???? help?!?!?!?1

To prevent auto sync, before you connect the iPod go to the iTunes preferences and select "devices", then select "disable automatic syncing for iPhones and iPods".
An alternative method is to connect the iPod whilst holding down the 'control+shift' keys and do not let them go until your iPod appears in iTunes.
When the iPod is connected to your home computer a message will appear to say that your iPod is associated with a different library because it has now been synced to your laptop and it will ask if you want to link to the new one (your home computer).
If you click "Erase and Sync" it will erase all the content currently on your iPod (the stuff from your laptop) and it will be replaced with the content of the iTunes library you just connected to (your home computer).
When your iPod appears in the iTunes source list under "devices" you can change the update setting to manage the iPod content manually, and that will let you use your iPod on any computer without the risk of accidentally erasing the contents.
See this.
How to use an iPod with more than one computer.
I hope I've explained that ok?!

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Is it actually a glitch with the new i tune update, if that's the case I won't fully add all my music as its a lot of music to have to add every other day.
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Oh also when I go into performance to make the new changes the box is un-ticked where it keeps music copied in the library and I always have this ticked.
thanks again,
caz
windows 7 user

See Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash.
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Read this post and its associated links: Buegie, "Replacing Lost Music" #1, 11:01am Oct 25, 2005 CDT

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https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141

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Try:
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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
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Hey there MotherMarthaMayhem,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
This article provides information and troubleshooting tips that may help you find the media that recently went missing from iTunes on your MacBook Pro.
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