I'm also stuck with this topic, i have linked up my old HDD to new PC and itunes has found all the music, BUT will i be able to connect my ipod to this PC and get the music without wiping the ipod?
Any help would be greatfull.
Yes, it will run seamlessly. All the music you put on the ipod is fine, the change in PC will have no effect on that. Itunes can manage your music on your PC. Through itunes, you will be able to add and remove songs as you always have, no format of the ipod needed.