Trying to access itunes library on new computer; old computer destroyed.

I have a new computer after my old one was destroyed. I have an ipod classic and 2 shuffles. Can not access a library for any of them. You would think Ipod would help with this situation, but I have not found it yet. Any suggestions?

Welcome to the Aperture forum
Hmmmm I tend to think carolya that no-one will be prepared to surrender their Aperture 2 serial number somehow....
If you have Aperture 2 already, as you say you have.... then the original serial number is on the back of the cardboard box that it came in....
Gerry.....

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