New Ipod Classic-how do I install ITunes to External HD

I now have a 160 GB classic to upgrade from a full to capacity 30GB Fifth Gen. I have purchased a 1TB External HD (Seagate)to run ITunes to save space on the home PC. Please could someone guide me through the installation of ITunes straight to the new HD. I've just tried to download ITunes and the application has frozen.Also my existing ITunes library ( held on laptop) does not include all my existing Ipod items - is there a painless way to get my music tranferred from my old Ipod to my new one? I'm sure there is a straightforward solution - I just can't see it at the moment. Thank you in anticipation.

Hello rajrishi,
Simply connect the iPod to your computer and iTunes library, set it up to sync how you so desire, and then sync away. Nothing else to it.
There is no limit to the number oif iPods you can sync with one computer, iTunes library, or account.
B-rock

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