New computer switching ipod to it help!!

I recently got a new computer and Im trying to get everything on my computer from my ipod to my new itunes. I sync them but nothing is happening it keeps everything blank like no music or pictures or apps what do I do to fix this?

You need to copy everything from your old computer, or your backup copy of your old computer to the new one.
The music sync is one way - computer to ipod.  The only exception is itunes purchases.  Without syncing:  File>Transfer Purchases.
Make sure your computer is authorized from your itunes account first.
It is always easier to copy everything from the old computer.

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    any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

    Where is your backup?
    This is one of the many reasons that maintaining a backup is basic.
    You can transfer itunes purchases from an ipod: File>Transfer Purchases
    You can see if this helps:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1329
    You can also try a forums search, as this is asked and answered many times each day. Zevoneer explains the option very well.

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    I try to sync my nano and get:  the ipod cant be synced because there is not enough free space to hold all of the items in the items library (need 100MB) - I have a new computer?? can you help me understand this message: what to do?

    Hello pryan1012,
    What this message means is that you have more music in your itunes library than there is free space in your ipod.
    I had this same issue at one time. This is what helped me put my music on the ipod. I used manually manage.
    Learn how to sync muisc here.
    Hope this helps.
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  • I have a new computer now with windows 8. Old one was windows 7. The itunes library contains all I expect on new computer. Ipod will not sync with content. It says it is syncing but only picks up 1 tune. Solution please. I am on itunes 64 but it makes no

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    See this older post from another forum member Zevoneer covering the different methods and software available to assist you with the task of copying content from your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes.
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
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    Welcome to Apple Discussions!
    Is the music on your computer? If so then make sure everything is updated...
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    http://www.apple.com/ipod/download
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  • My old computer has died, how can i get all my tunes on to my new computer and ipod?

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    Once you got your content over, you should File > Backup Library to disk and feed it DVD-R's or use a external drive.
    As you know, the iPod only sync's content one way, to the iPod.  (exception for iTMS bought stuff on the iPod can be synced back into iTunes with the correct account enabled.)  You might need to check iLounge for current third party software that reverses all content form a iPod back into iTunes.
    Finally if this is all above your head, have a professional do it for you. Apple will not re-issue downloads, backing up is your responsibility.
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    Hi,
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    I recently purchased a new computer and put my old one in a different room. The different room has no internet access, but i can still see my old itunes library. I just downloaded itunes on my new computer, and I purchased new songs that I want to add to my shuffle. However, it keeps asking me if I want to Delete all old songs and add the new. No I want them in addition to the new!
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    I had the same problem. I was given a shuffle as a gift. A bunch of music was already loaded on it. However, when I went to transfer these songs to my iTunes library, I could not do it. The only option was to wipe out all that good music.
    What I have learned is that Apple intends the shuffle to work on only one computer. However, I found a workaround. Try this, and hopefully it will work for you...
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    2. Plug your shuffle in.
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    4. Go to the menu bar and click on "Tools."
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    6. Select the "View" tab.
    7. Now go into the "Advanced Settings" window and find the item "Hidden Files and Folders."
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    9. Click on the "OK" button.
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    17. Create a new folder in your C: drive. Call it "My M4A Files" or "My MP3 Files" or "whatever you want to call it."
    18. Now copy all the files from your F00 folder on your iPod to this new folder on your C: drive. Do this by selecting all files, then moving them with your mouse while holding down your "Control" key.
    19. Copy all the other files from the remaining folders (F01, F02, etc) over into this new folder on your C: drive.
    20. At this point you should have all the iPod music files on your C: drive.
    21. Now remove your shuffle from your pc.
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    24. Find your folder (the new one on your C: drive) and press the "OK" button.
    25. Your files should now be transferred to your iTunes library.
    26. Once you verify that all your songs are there in the iTunes library, you can safely erase them from your shuffle. (As you know, iTunes will not work properly until you erase all those files that were on there from the "other" computer.)
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  • New computer, same ipod, no library

    I have recently purchased a new computer. I have the same iPod, and it came with iTunes installed.
    My old computer (which I still have access to) contains the library which my iPod recognizes as its "home computer".
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    what you can do is repost your question in the right forums that will give better answers.
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    http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=808
    You mention connecting it go here
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    You mention imac go here
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    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=805256&tstart=0
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    http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
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