Won't sync purchased items, "linked to another library on computer ****"

I keep getting an error message that says I can't sync videos to my iPod as this iPod is linked to another library (and gives a computer code in a lot of digits and letters).
How do I sync the video across without losing the content already on the iPod?
I have the manually manage music and video boxes tagged - and I have purchased videos and songs, transferred them to my iPod then deleted them off the hard drive (backed up to disk, but disk in storage). I just want to add to the files already on the iPod - I don't want to lose what's already on there. I've tried changing my iPod to disk mode, I have deauthorised then authorised the 2 accounts I use on the computer, and it still won't work.
Can anyone help me with an idea or suggestions please?

Andrew J wrote:
Try selecting "check for purchases" in iTunes>store menu.(Make sure you're signed up and logged in to your account). As for library location go to preferences>advanced>general and select your music folder location there.
That's the kicker. I did all that stuff in regards to checking for purchases, authorizing the computer, etc.
My "library" is now where I told iTunes to deal with it, yet, it still deals with my library in the old location (iTunes Library and XML files as well as Mobile Applications).
I haven't rebooted my PC, but I sure hope that's not the reason.

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