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I got the same problem. I switched to 3rd party software and it works like a dream. Research Ephpod or Anapod!

Let me guess the Pod shows up as a drive in windows Explorer too.

If all else fails uninstall itunes and The ipod program and start over with reboot prior to reinstalling the software and do not have the pod plugged in until after!

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Mark hit it on the nose.

Fuck iTunes, piece of shit.

EphPod wins again.

thanks guys...i'll check it out

also, how do i format the iPod?

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Originally posted by che also, how do i format the iPod?

With the iPod utility NOT iTunes.

Once you get it working that is LOL

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so i tried restoring the software and got a message Formatting failure. Disk write Error

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Originally posted by che so i tried restoring the software and got a message Formatting failure. Disk write Error

Are you using Windows or Mac? Did you buy the right iPod version? They come pre-formatted for Windows or Mac... They're not all the same.

I bought a Mac version off of eBay a few years back and converted it to work with Windows, thanks to a handy little utility... I forget the name of it now though.

iTunes FOREVAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you guys make sure you followed all the instructions step by step? Usuall the first time you connect it takes a while to do everything...hope it all works out

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mine is for mac and windows alike, apparently i just have to install the proper software, which i did..

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Originally posted by che mine is for mac and windows alike, apparently i just have to install the proper software, which i did..

Hhmmm strange...I remember when I was doing mine it took a while the first time cause it copies everything from iTunes to the iPod...and all the conncection stuff...I guess I have to physically see it to figure it out but if it doesn't work then do what the guys mentioned above I personally love iTunes

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ipods are peices of shit

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