Replaced Ipod issues

I recently had my Ipod replaced because it broke and was corrupted. When I connect my new Ipod to ITunes it keeps telling me I need to restore it when it works perfectly and I don't want to restore because I'll lose all the songs I just put on it.....from my other computer........
How can I make ITunes recognize the new Ipod?
Dell   Windows ME  

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93499#changedrive
These directions worked perfect for me. I needed to change the drive letter and path!!

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