Recreating my iTunes library from my iPod classic

I recently had to reinstall Windows XP on my laptop for various reasons. Obviously, in the process I wiped clean my iTunes library. I am now wary of synchronisng my iPod classic as I have a LOT of DVDs, purchased music, etc. that took a considerable amount of time to encrypt and transfer to my iPod.
My question is, is there any safe way to reinstall my iTunes library from iPod classic, without losing anything? Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
Garry

Copying from iPod to Computer threads...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1300144
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=797432&#797432
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=809624&tstart=0
Also these useful internet articles...
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/
http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
Cheers!
Patrick

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