What would happen if I restore an iPhone with a previous backup on your PC?

I Need help guys ! I don't want I really did something good or bad like did I just delete everything on the phone before the backup !?
PLease help

yes u will lose all the files on it, if you choose to sync it to another PC.
first. sync it to the computer you originally synced it to, hence back it up
now go to new PC, and sync, loose all data.
now copy data from old PC to new pc
add it to itunes and such now tell it what media to sync
another option, use icloud.
tell icloud to sync all your photos, data and such and simply use icloud to sync up that stuff. as long as it does not go over 5gb.

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