Ipod question - the PC i use for downloading on to my Nano has gone belly up - and I hadnt saved onto external

Question

drive - are these songs lost for good - as soon as I use a new PC , it will delete the old songs??? Some real classics on there too..

Answer 1

This website has a step-by-step procedure that tells you exactly how to get all the music from your iPod to your computer. It even has pics to show you.

http://deadpoetscave.com/2006/12/copying-music-from-an-ipod-to-a-computer-pc-windows

It's pretty easy. Good luck! =D

Answer 2

Transferring iTunes Music:
>>> MAKE SURE that your iTunes is set to [MANUALLY MANAGE MUSIC] <<<

Method #1:
Download iDump or any other similar software from download.com (for free).

[Method #2 does not require third party software or an internet connection. This method will transfer ALL songs, photos and videos from iPod to computer; use Method #1 to transfer specific songs. Playlists will not transfer.]

Method #2:
> Connect iPod to computer.
> [Start]
> [My Computer]
> Double Click [iPod drive]
> [Tools]
> [Folder Options]
> [View]
> Select [Show Hidden Files & Folders] and click [OK]
> Right click [iPod Control] folder.
> Select [Properties]
> Un-select [Hidden] and click [OK]
> Select [Apply Changes To This Folder, Subfolder And Files] and click [OK]
> Open [iPod Control] folder.
> Open [Music] folder.
> You will notice folders labeled F00, F01, F02, F03, F04, etc.
> Place iTunes side by side w/ this window. Make sure that [Music Library] is displayed.
> In iTunes select [Edit> Preferences> Advanced] and put a check next to:
-- [Keep iTunes Music Folder Organized] &
-- [Copy Files To iTunes Music Folder When Adding To Library]
> Click [OK]
> Drag and drop all of the [F] folders into the iTunes [Music Library]
>Done.