Sync Library to Replacement iPod

My iPod was destroyed in a tornado Friday night. (We are okay.) I bought an almost exact model from a friend of mine. How do I sync my iTunes library to the iPod without losing the songs already on it?
Windows XP

What do you mean it's illegal? They aren't asking to copy the songs off of the iPod. They want to know how to ADD to the current list of songs on the iPod without erasing what is already on it.
Anyways! Back to the original reason this thread was created.
You can put the iPod into manual mode. This will allow you to add music to the iPod without erasing what is already on it.
Using iPod with Multiple Computers
Use the above article and follow the steps for putting the iPod into manual mode.
(Glad to hear you're okay...thats some scary stuff)

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Here goes. My iPod touch has all my songs on it. I have changed computers several times and iTunes has a library of similar but not as many songs as iPod. When I plug iPod in ans go to sync it says that iTunes library will replace iPod songs.

Here goes. My iPod touch has all my songs on it. I have changed computers several times and iTunes has a library of similar but not as many songs as iPod. When I plug iPod in ans go to sync it says that iTunes library will replace iPod songs. I don't want this to happen I want the I pod songs to sync with iTunes. What do I do?

That really does not work since music is not included in the backup. See:
iTunes: About iOS backups
puttly123 wrote:
backup your ipod. then sync your ipod to the computer, then restore your ipod and it will still have the right songs. its exactly what i had to do with mine.

Transfer of library to replacement iPod mini

How can I transfer my existing iTunes library (currently on iPod mini [1st generation]) to my new replacement iPod (2nd generation)? Do I need to install the disc that came with the new iPod? If I want to install the new disc on my work computer (vs. home where the old is currently installed), can I transfer the library to the other computer?

IPods do not directly transfer Libraries between themselves. I assume that you have a complete iTunes Library on one of the PCs, yes?
Just charge up the new Mini, download the most recent Updater software, install the Updater software, then run it to format the new Mini for windows use. Just connect the Mini to your iTunes and it will sync with the Library.
See this link for several methods to transfer your Library to another computer:
Buegie, "transferring itunes to new computer" #1, 09:42pm Aug 24, 2005 CDT

How to sync Library without updating iPod library

I somehow lost the ability to sync my iPod by just updating the main Library.
Now all the sudden when I plug in iPod, I see "Music" and all my playlists listed under the device and have to update that music through the main Library.

See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
tt2

With 7.0.2 can't sync library with iPod

Upgraded to 7.0.2 and during installation got a message that a corrupted Ipod had been detected. Can't figure that--all was well until upgrade. I can transfer to my library but I can't sync library to my iPod (it's all white). I've reinstalled 7.2 and restored several times but no luck. The restoration transfers new stuff but I can't do it by click & drag. Seems 7.2 is causing problems for many....any help?
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Dell Dimension 5150 Windows XP

I figured it out. If you've been on manual management on the previous version, when you download 7.2 you have to reactivate your manual management on the options list or your Ipod does not connect with iTunes. As simple as that.

HT4623 I am having difficulty syncing up my replacement I[pod - can you advise me what to do?

I am having difficulty syncing up my replacement Ipod - can you advise what I should do?

See:
iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod

My old ipod has lots of music on it this was connected to a computer that was stolen, I now have a new ipod thats all connected with music on to my replacement computer, how can i get my old ipod music onto my new library and new ipod

my old ipod has lots of music on it this was connected to a computer that was stolen, I now have a new ipod thats all connected with music on to my replacement computer, how can i get my old ipod music onto my new library and new ipod

Try these 2 User Tips...
Syncing to a New Computer...
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991

I got a new pc and I am getting this message: The ipod 'harms ipod' is synced with another itunes library Do you want to erace this Ipod and synce with this itunes library? An Ipod can only be synced with only one itunes library at a time. Erasing and

The ipod 'harms ipod' is synced with another itunes library.Do you want to erase this ipod and sync with this itunes library? An ipod can be synced with only one itunes library at a time. Erasing and syncing replace the contents of this ipod with the contents of this itunes library.
I don't know what to do? I should save my library before I replace the contents, but I don't know how to do that! HELP!!

See this older post from another forum member Zevoneer covering the different methods and software available to assist you with the task of copying content from your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
B-rock

I formatted and re-installed itunes. now it flashing massage that my ´ipod is synced with another iTunes library. An ipod can be synced with only one library at a time.´ now it is giving 2 options, 1- erase and sync, 2- transfer purchases. what to do?

i formatted and re-installed itunes. now it flashing massage that my ´ipod is synced with another iTunes library. An ipod can be synced with only one library at a time.´ now it is giving 2 options, 1- erase and sync, 2- transfer purchases. what to do?

Follow these instructions:
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities

When I try to sync music from itunes library to my ipod touch, it says it can't sync because the connection to the iPod was lost. Please help!

When I try syncing music from my library to my ipod, I get the message that it lost connection. My ipod is plugged in to the computer though. Does anyone know how to fix this?

How is your iPod configured to sync music? In other words, what options and configurations do you have enabled from under your iPod's Summary and Music tabs in iTunes?
Maybe have a look at this article as well to verify your iPod is set up for syncing music.
iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod
B-rock

Will My Purchased Songs On My iPod Be affected if i sync my itunes library to my iPod?Help Please!

A Song that i purchased on my iPod Wasnt able to get into my itunes library somehow ,and i want to sync my itunes library to my iPod because i recently Got a store brought CD and i want to insert it ,but im afraid my songs will get deleted ,especially my purchased ones...can someone help please ?

Just sync. You can alway redownload iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

How to change the Itunes library that your Ipod syncs with?

I am absolutely lost trying to change the Itunes library that my Ipod syncs with. Had a hardware meltdown and have found abouut half my music files on system hard drives AND my Ipod if safe but cannot figure out two things. A. How to get the content of the Ipod transferred to my new Itunes library B. SInce I cannot find my correct Itunes library (i believe that it is lost for good)I started a new one but it will not sync with my Ipod as it says that it is supposed to sync witht he lost version. ** If anyone can help me would greatly be appreciated. I have approximately 3,900 tunes left to tranfer my the Ipod to the new library and it is kicking my butt to not be able to figure this out. Ya gotta love meltdowns. Scott

Here's a post by forum regular Zevoneer that will help you
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=6850628#6850628

I transfered music from my ipod to a new itunes library (new PC). The music plays in itunes but when I sync my ipod and try to drag songs from the itunes library to the ipod it wont load. It shows a circle with aline through it.

I transfered music from my ipod to a new itunes library (new PC). The music plays in itunes but when I sync my ipod and try to drag songs from the itunes library to the ipod it wont load. It shows a circle with aline through it.

Have you selected manually manage music?

ITunes created a second podcast section in my library, but my iPod can only sync with one

Hi,
I've tried searching for something related to this, so apologies if this has been covered already.
Under "Library" on the lefthand side of iTunes I have
Music
Movies
Podcasts
Podcasts
Itunes U
Books
Note that there are now two listings for podcasts. I have no idea how this happened. I've been using iTunes on this Mac, subscribing to podcasts, for just short of five years. Yesterday I was downloading some new items as podcasts from Librivox.org -- something I have done before, including in recent days -- and the new items unexpectedly went into the (just then created) second podcast section under "library". Not surprisingly, my iPod will only recognize one podcast section (happens to be the newer one).
Again, though this happened while at librivox.org, I have downloaded stuff from them clicking on the same things before, including just a day or two ago, and this never happened before.
1) How do I get all podcasts into one folder so I can choose from my whole library of podcasts when syncing with my iPod?
2) If item 1 above is not possible, at least how can I prevent this from happening again?
Many thanks!
Poddy in Portland

See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
tt2

I have bought mac air but my iPod library is on my desktop - how do I get my new mac to have my library so I can sync it with my iPod

My ipod is currently synced with my microsoft XP desktop but just bought Mac Air & iphone 4s - how do I manage my library so that I can have my library on my macAir so that I can sync it with iphone & ipod. I want to move everything off my desktop & onto my lovely MacAir. Can anyone please advise me?

Type "move itunes library" into the google search bar or the search bar at the top of this page by "Support"

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