Syncing to new computer and keeping directly downloaded files

I have a new computer, and my iPod touch is synced to my old one. I moved my iTunes library to the new computer, but have things that I downloaded directly onto my touch that are not on either computer. When I connect to my new computer, I get the message that since it is synced to another computer, everything on my touch will be erased and replaced with the stuff on the new computer. This is fine, except for the stuff I downloaded directly to the touch that I don't want to disappear. How can I start being able to sync to my new computer without losing my downloads?

Before you sync - File>transfer Purchases
In the future, you should always transfer anything you buy on the ipod touch to your computer so it can be part of your regular backup process.

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