can I transfer my files from my ipod to my new desktop? ( My 'old' laptop just frazzled out the motherboard with all my itunes libraries in).

Did you fail to maintain a backup copy?

If so, then you may be able to purchase 3rd party software for this (not supported by Apple).

The sync is one way - computer to ipod. The only exception is itunes purchases. The ipod is not a backup device.

Sync is only oneway, from PC to your device. Unless you have the same music on your new PC, iTunes is going to wipe out what you have on your device if you are syncing to a new library.

You can only transfer Purchased music over to Itunes on your PC.

iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848

As for you own music/videos, you may have to use a third party software. A good Free one is called Sharepod which you can download from Download.com here:

http://download.cnet.com/SharePod/3000-2141_4-10794489.html?tag=mncol;2

After much frustration, and many hours of effort, I've followed the steps in Ht4527. I realized that I also have to "download previous purchases" in order to have a complete list of all of my apps and music on my new computer. But now what? I'm still faced with the issue that my ipod is synced with another computer. Do I now erase and sync? Will I lose app progress? Do I need to remove all photos first?

Thanks

Solo,

This one may be of help to you:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141

Thanks. "Reset warnings" "backup" and "restore from backup" were the final steps that I needed. Then I hit erase and sync....which was scary, but it seemed to work.