New PC, will my IPod retain existing files?????

I have heard that if I hook my Ipod to a new PC, I will loos existing files...Is this true???

Is it possible to remove auto synchro after itunes is
installed????
The synchronization option is in the iPod section in preferences and your iPod has to be connected for it to appear. However, you can stop synchronization by holding down SHIFT+CTRL while you plug in your iPod.

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- Snowfox/iMedia - http://www.mac-videoconverter.com/imedia-transfer-mac.html - Mac & PC
- iexplorer (free) - http://www.macroplant.com/iexplorer/ - Mac&PC
- Yamipod (free) - http://www.yamipod.com/main/modules/downloads/ - PC, Linux, Mac [Still updated for use on newer devices? No edits to site since 2010.]
- 2010 Post by Zevoneer: iPod media recovery options - https://discussions.apple.com/message/11624224 - this is an older post and many of the links are also for old posts, so bear this in mind when reading them.
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive - https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141 - dates from 2008 and some outdated information now.
Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide - http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/ - Information about use in disk mode pertains only to older model iPods.
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Hi dmbnewfie,
Thank you for using the Apple Support Community. Due to the nature of your issue or question you may find more information by using another one of Apple's support resources - https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action
The link below will help you redownload purchases to your computer and iPhone.
However, you may need a technical advisor to help you if the articles below don't resolve your issue:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
iTunes: Finding lost media and downloads
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1408
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