New computer - IPod/ITunes syncing/transfering issues

I recently obtained a new computer and cannot figure out how to put ALL of the songs located in my IPod BACK into ITunes. The only songs that transferred were those that I had purchased through the store. I spent days downloading music from my CD's to my IPod before and I can't imagine having to do that again. My problem sounds like it may be the same as the person before me, so...this can't be uncommon. I had almost 920 songs before and only 104 are on my current library on the computer(those previously purchased from the store). Can't find a number to contact anyone, so...HELP PLEASE!!! I'm burning a CD of my son's favorite songs as some of the B-Day favors and the party is only a few days away. YIKES!!!!!!

hey, it seems like we're in the same boat together. I actually found someone before me who had the same problem, and they gave a lot of good suggestions. Personally, I went with this one; http://www.kennettnet.co.uk/musicrescue/ It's a program titled Music Rescue. Download it, plug in your iPod and it shows you all the songs currently on your iPod and you can choose which ones to copy. The best thing is, it's free. They ask you to buy the program if you really like it, but you don't have to buy it for it to work. (I just hope you don't mind several friendly reminders popping up informing you of it's cost ;D) If you need any further help as to how to actually get the music on to iTunes, just ask
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