My PC will not recognize my ipod nano. I had to reformat my PC. I dont want to lose all my songs

Need help with my nano. My pc wont recognize it after a pc reformat. I don't want to lose all my songs.

Hello Jeanne
If you are having issues with your iPod not showing up on your computer then check out the article below. What you need to figure out is if it does not show up at all or if it is just iTunes.
iPod not appearing in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3716
Regards,
-Norm G. 

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