My new computer wants to "fix" my ipod... should I be worried?

Hi folks
I bought my iPod early 08 and uploaded my CD collection on it. Since then i have just bought a new computer (i went from XP to Vista), and when i plug my iPod in to charge it a message pops up asking me if i want to "fix" my ipod. I have a horrible feeling that this will delete my music ... i have not uploaded any iPod programs onto my new puter and am unsure what to do... Can anyone out there help? is it just a matter of downloading the ipod software from the apple site a second time or what?

Hello.
I'm not gonna tell you I know everything about iTunes etc., but I think this is nothing to worry about.
Just install the iPod software again, take care you have an copy of your music files and when it's possible, just click the message away. When it itsn't, click 'OK', or when there is a 'CANCEL', click it. When it deletes your music - but that would seem strange to me- and you have a backup, it's easy to put it all on again.
I think it's just a risk but there's in my brain only a little option it will delete everything.
Succes.

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