Syncing problems after reformatting

I recently had to reformat my computer due to a virus and have just loaded iTunes back onto it. When I plug my iPod in, I get a message saying it is synced with another iTunes Library and if I want to sync it with the one on my computer I have to wipe it.
How can I sync my iPod with my iTunes without wiping all the songs off it? I'm using the same computer through the same connection as I was before.

If the reloaded iTunes is different to what you have on the iPod then when you get the message that it is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". When your iPod appears in the iTunes source list change the update setting to manual, that will let you use our iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it: Managing content manually on iPod
If your reloaded iTunes is the same as what you have on the iPod simply press "Erase & Sync", the content of your rebuilt iTunes will sync to it, the iPod will be re-linked to your library and you can continue to use it as you diid before.

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