What if your library has been erased?

I had been syncing my iPod from my mother's computer, and when it crashed, my entire iPod library had been erased, including all of the tracks from old CDs I owned before I got the iPod. I know I should have made a backup disc, but it's obviously too late for that now. Is it possible to take files on my iPod and place them into the library? I'm afraid that if I follow the instructions for transferring files to a new computer using the iPod as a temporary storage, I will lose all of my old CD files. Does anyone have any suggestions other than re-copying all of my CDs into iTunes?

If you are using iTunes version 7 or later, then you can transfer purchased iTunes store music from the iPod to an authorized computer by using the "file/transfer purchases from iPod" menu. Note that the maximum of 5 authorized computers applies here.
For all other non purchased music (your own CDs etc) try this method which works on some Windows PCs.
Enable your iPod for disk use.
See: iPod Disk Use.
Open iTunes and select edit/preferences/advanced/general. Put a check mark in the box marked "copy files to iTunes music folder when adding to library" and also "keep iTunes music folder organized", then click 'ok'.
Connect the iPod whilst holding down the shift/ctrl keys to prevent any auto sync, and if you see the dialogue window asking if you want to sync to this itunes library, click 'no'.
Then go to file/add folder, open 'my computer', select your iPod and click 'ok'.
The music files should transfer to your iTunes.
If this doesn't work (and it may not because officially it's not supposed to), check out the instructions/suggestions here.
Music from iPod to computer (using option 2). This a manual method using "hidden folders" and although it works, it can be messy.
Much easier ways are to 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.

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(I realize this post is very old, but for anyone who comes looking for a solution, I hope this helps!)
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Greetings ok_takem,
After reading your post, it sounds like you are experiencing an issue with photo syncing. You may want to consider restarting the device first, and then resetting if that does not work. This article provides detailed instructions for Restarting, and Reseting:
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How to restore your old music after it has been erased from being synced??

I once had music on my iphone and i synced it on my laptop wth itunes and now everything has been erased!!!
How do I get everything back. I tried adding the music again but nothing it working. i EVEN checked my history of songs played on itunes and has some of my old songs on it but I don't know how to get all of it back??? someone PLEASEEEE HELPP ASAP !!!

Well, the level of pain you are about to experience will hinge on what level of backup you have of the phone. If none, you will soon have a blank, from-factory phone you will have to reconfigure from scratch.
Read here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1212

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it cant just be locked. it may have 'ipad is disabled' if you have a passcode. give me more detail about what is going on.

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All you may infer is the device hasn't been turned on where it can connect to Wi-Fi.
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If you activated Find My Phone before it was lost or stolen, you can track it only if Wi-Fi is enabled on the device. What you cannot do is track your device using a serial number or other identifying number. You cannot expect Apple or anyone else to find your device for you. You cannot recover your loss unless you insure your device for such loss. It is not covered by your warranty.
If your iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, or iPad is lost or stolen what do you do? There are things you should have done in advance - before you lost it or it was stolen - and some things to do after the fact. Here are some suggestions:
This link, Re: Help! I misplaced / lost my iPhone 5 today morning in delta Chelsea hotel downtown an I am not able to track it. Please help!, has some good advice regarding your options when your iDevice is lost or stolen.
1. Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
2. Find my lost iPod Touch
3. AT&T. Sprint, and Verizon can block stolen phones/tablets
4. What-To-Do-When-Iphone-Is-Stolen
5. What to do if your iOS device is lost or stolen
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7. Find My iPhone
8. Report Stolen iPad | Stolen Lost Found Online
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1. Find My iPhone
2. Setup your iDevice on iCloud
3. OS X Lion/Mountain Lion- About Find My Mac
4. How To Set Up Free Find Your iPhone (Even on Unsupported Devices)

Your password has been incorrectly entered too many times. Go to the...

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Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Todd Wheeler
[email protected]

Glitches happens sometimes.
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Unsync/delete all music and resync
To delete all music go to Settings>General>Usage>Storage>Manage Storage>Music>Tap edit in upper right and then tap the minus sign by All Music
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4137
How to restore as new.
and this for itunes message
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

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