New computer, Can't get iTunes shortcut key to appear

I switched computers and had them transfer the old hard drive to the new hard drive. Both computers were/are Windows XP. Before I turned in the old computer, I deleted the iTunes icon. When I did, it still said iTunes was still on there and could not be deleted, but I could no longer see the icon. Which is what I wanted to do, hide it. But now I don't know how to get the icon back on my new computer desktop so I can click to get into my library/music store. I tried plugging in the iPod 30G but it doesn't show up. The files are still on the computer. I need help walking through the process. I tried to re-install using the disc, but it wouldn't let me. Please advise what I should do. Thanks!

It doesn't show up in Programs. But it does in desktop -- I get the following in the box: itunes in a manila folder...iTunes music...XML doc...1033 mst...itunes library.itl...0x0409 configure settings...ipod for windows...
When I click on itunes music, there is a list of my songs in little files. I just tried plugging in the ipod while I had this box opened, but nothing happened.
On the old computer, I deleted the iTunes icon, but it said it could not delete the program. did I commit a fatal error? and if so, how can I use my ipod with the new computer? I tried to reload with the software, but it wouldn't let me.
Thanks for your help and patience!

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