New Computer, Just Got iTunes. Why Are 64 Songs Already In My Library???

Question

I just opened my brand new computer, installed iTunes only to find 64 songs - none of which i added or want - are already in my iTunes library.
Why is this?
Where did they come from, and how may I remove/delete them?
Dell Inspiron 6000   Windows XP  

Answer 1

Your iPod is set for automatic update, that's why you are getting the message about linking to another iTunes, it's asking if you want it to connect and auto-update. Obviously you don't want this to happen so you need to stop it auto-syncing so you can connect it to iTunes. Once it's safely connected you can change it to manual update until you have completed reloading your iTunes music.
While connecting the iPod to the computer, hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys. This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 3 and 30 seconds depending on your computer. Then go to Preferences>iPod and check the "Manually manage songs and playlists" box.
Another way is to connect your iPod and before it starts to sync, click the little X on the right hand side of the display beside the "Do Not Disconnect" message. The display is the little window to the right of the iTunes control buttons: iPod Interface
Or you could look at the method described in this link: How to keep iTunes from automatically updating your iPod
Go with whichever method you feel most comfortable. If at any point you are asked if you want to link your iPod to a new library, click No.
Once you have that done, there are a number of third party utilities you can use to retrieve the files from your iPod. This is a small selection.
YamiPod
PodUtil
PodPlayer
iPodAgent
There is also a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive posted in this thread: iPod to iTunes