Old computer crashed, loaded iTunes onto new one, need to get (re) started

I lost my old computer (disk crash). I've restored the old iTunes library (plus more) onto my new windows desktop (from a Maxtor backup).
How do I now initialize my iPod photo (30Gb) on the new computer? It is not registered to this new computer. Do I use the original CDs that came with my iPod 2 years ago?
I want to wipe the iPod clean and synch only selected stuff, as I have ~33Gb in my new iTunes library. How do I select smartly when I have 8000 files?
Mike
iPod 30 Gb Photo   Windows XP  
iPod 30 Gb Photo   Windows XP  

"How do I now initialize my iPod photo (30Gb) on the new computer? It is not registered to this new computer."
You don't need to do anymore than connect the iPod, if you are updating automatically it will connect and sync with the new library.
" I want to wipe the iPod clean and synch only selected stuff"
If you want to erase it and start from scratch then restore it with the iPod Updater. This will erase the hard drive, reload the software and put it back to default settings: Restoring iPod to Factory Settings
If you want an alternative to aoto-syncing the whole library then you can choose the update option "automatically update selected playlists only". Using this option you could create a playlist specifically for your iPod and drag the tracks you want into it. If you tire of the list and want to change it, you just add or remove the songs you don't want. The ones you take out out remain in the library. You can read more about playlists at these links:
iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes
You could also choose to manage it manually: Managing Your Songs Manually

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