Trying to move ipod files to new computer

Our computer crashed recently with no backup, of course. I've loaded itunes 7 and tried to transfer the music files from the ipod over to the new computer and itunes library (and newly authorized) but it will only transfer purchased files. I have an addition 700 files to transfer. I'm not going to copy them to CDs!! I tried all the directions with the 'manually manage', etc and nothing works. I tried to open the ipod files in Windows XP to copy them over to the C:drive but the music files are obviously hidden. Please help.

Use one of the many 3rd party programs that copy music from the iPod to the computer.
One of the most recommended is Yamipod. This is a free program that transfers music from iPod back to the computer. However, it does not transfer playcounts/ratings etc.
Another free program is Pod Player.
SharePod is also freeware.
If you want to recover just the structure of playlists from the iPod (and not the actual song files themselves), there's iRepo for Windows. which I understand has this feature along with all the standard features for these programs.
iPodRip also has the feature enabling you to reconstruct playlists.
There is also CopyTrans. This does preserve ratings/playcounts etc if those are important to you but this program is not free. It also supports video transfer.

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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=809624&tstart=0
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It's always been a sensible idea to maintain a backup of your iTunes Library on something like an external hard drive. iTunes does not allow for transfer from the iPod to iTunes, in the main, to prevent illegal copying of music.
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My computer hard drive fried on Friday. They are not able to retrieve the data. Have i lost everything that was not a download?
Can i plug in my iPod into the new computer (once I install iTunes and authorize the computer) and move my files to the new system from the iPod, or will my iPod be wiped out?
I believe I need to set up manual update, rather than automatic to prevent this, but other than that, I am a bit lost.
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try this from Turing
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Yes, it will. You need to move your iTunes folder from your old computer to the new computer. You will find it in the /Home/Music/ folder. Copy the entire iTunes folder to an external drive then restore it on the new computer to the same location (overwrite any existing iTunes folder there.) iTunes will now find your old library in the expected location.
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Syncing to a new iTunes library or computer will erase your ipod. Only if you back up your iPod manually before syncing, you can restore your device from that backup again. A manual backup does not include the sync process.
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Transfer your purchases the same way, choosing "transfer purchases" this time.
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Don't forget to set up at least one contact and event on your new computer to be able to merge calendars and contacts when you sync the ipod for the first time.
Music is one way only, from the computer to your device, unless you bought the songs in itunes and transferred your purchases.
There is 3rd party software out there, but not supported by Apple, see this thread:http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2013615&tstart=0
About backups and what's saved: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946
How to back up and restore:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
How to download apps for free again:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
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