Problems with restoring itunes

I had a hard drive failure two days ago. After it was all said and done I bought a new drive, loaded everything. Installed Itunes, which registered as a 3rd computer... Loaded my backup discs. Now when I want to sync my ipod the only option it gives me is to wipe it clean and sync the "new" library... But it is just the backup files loaded from my old library.
There is close to 4000 songs on the Ipod "80G Video F.Y.I." and it would take forever to sync it just to literally add two new songs to the ipod.
Any help would be apreciated, or a number, or email where I may be able to contact Apple pertaining this matter.
Thank you
Chris

Hi,
Unfortunately, because you re-installed iTunes the iPod will see it as different from your old copy, and will need to re-sync - it's configured this way to stop people sharing music via an iPod.
I know it's frustrating when all you've done is a fresh install on the same computer, but that's just the way it is.
My advice - Plug it in before you go to bed.
Regards

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