Synching to new computer

I have just purchased a new laptop and want to synch an Ipod Classic to it via Itunes. When attempting this it seems to want to erase all content on the Ipod. I also have a desktop with Itunes which has the original files etc. I cannot understand why it does not give me an option to manually synch one way, that is from the Ipod to the computer as the first synch

Hello, Maudlin67.
Thank you for the question. Only purchased content from iTunes will transfer from your iPod to you new computer. I see in your post that you have your old computer available. Home Sharing is a feature I recommend to migrate your media from one computer to the next. Below, I have included a couple articles that cover how to use Home Sharing and how to transfer purchases from your iPod.
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
Cheers,
Jason H.

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Method 1
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Howdy LondonBruce,
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1339
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Download and install the latest version of iTunes if necessary.
Open iTunes. Connect your iPod to your computer using the USB or FireWire cable that came with your iPod.
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Note: The progress bar may be difficult to see, because the backlight on the iPod display may be off.
After stage two of the restore process is complete, the iTunes Setup Assistant window will appear. It will ask you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences, as it did when you connected your iPod for the first time.
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iPod not recognized in My Computer and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
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iPodRip Mac & Windows
YamiPod Mac & Windows
Music Rescue Mac & Windows
iPodCopy Mac & Windows
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Ok Software Version 1.1.2.
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