New computer, syncing problems with itunes

Hi there.
It's not really a new computer I just couldn't put the whole problem up in the header and it might as well be as I've had to erase the hard drive, reinstall leopard and start all over again. obviously my phone thinks that of course it is synced with another itunes library (which doesn't exist). (I'm hesitant o sync it with the computer in anyway as it may erase all of the applications that I have acquired and bought in recent months. Is there anything I can do about this?
Thanks

The iTunes store still sees this as the same computer with the same MAC address, unless you changed your Ethernet card or other hardware. I guess you didn't backup your iTunes library...
1. Reauthourize your computer in iTunes.
2. Disable automatic syncing on connection of your phone.
3. Connect your phone to iTunes
4. Right-click your device, and select "Transfer Purchases" - this will transfer all iTunes purchased media and apps from your phone to iTunes.

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