I have a sixty gig ipod.  my hard disc crashed.  i need to copy the
songs back from my ipod to my hard disc. how do i do that?

Hi!!


The answer to your question depends on the operative system that you
have installed in your computer. Afortunately I found an article at
About.com where this topic is explained, I think that it gives all the
references needed, including links to the necessary third party
software. Please visit the following page:
"Copying Songs from Your iPod to a Mac or PC":
http://macs.about.com/od/ipod/a/copy_from_ipod.htm


Probably you will need to read this one also:
"Using Manual Updating with iTunes and iPod";
http://macs.about.com/od/ipod/a/manual_ud_ipod.htm


A further research lead me to suggest the folowing programs:
"Anapod Explorer" (Windows only):
http://www.redchairsoftware.com/anapod/featpw.php

"Anapod Explorer Support" page(for QuickStart Guide, etc.):
http://www.redchairsoftware.com/anapod/support/proassist.php 

See also the iTunes/Anapod comparative page:
http://www.redchairsoftware.com/anapod/ctable.php


If you have a Mac computer try with:
"iPodRip" (for Macs):
http://www.thelittleappfactory.com/application.php?app=iPodRip

There is also a Windows version of this program:
"iPodRipWin":
http://www.thelittleappfactory.com/software/ipodripwin.php


Remember that the About.com page gives you more alternatives if the
above ones does not fit your requirements.


-Search strategy-
At Google.com I used the following keyword:
ipod "copy files"


I hope that this helps you. Do not hesitate to request for a
clarification if you need further assistance on this topic, this
answer is not considered ended until you feel satisfied with it.


Best regard,
livioflores-ga