New default computer with out a complete reload of IPOD

Question

Hi My laptop recently broke which was the default one for my IPOD classic 120gb. I've since bought a new laptop but how do I make this my default laptop without having to reload my ipod. I've copied all the file from my old harddrive to the new computer but itunes option will only sync and overwrite what I have on my ipod. Can I get around this?
Thanks

Answer 1

If you simply want to continue using the iPod without syncing (and losing the contents) then change it to manual management. When you connect to your new computer and you get the message that it is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all the songs from your iPod.
Alternatively open iTunes first and go to Edit>Preferences>Devices and check the box "Disable automatic syncing for iPhones and iPods" and choose Ok. Then connect your iPod.
When your iPod appears in the iTunes source list check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button. In manual mode you can drag and drop new content to the iPod from iTunes without erasing what's currently on it: Managing content manually on iPod and iPhone