In Windows 7, iTunes gives error message "An iPhone has been detected, but it could not be identified properly. Please disconnect and reconnect the phonon then try again.

In Windows 7, iTunes gives error message "An iPhone has been detected, but it could not be identified properly. Please disconnect and reconnect the phonon then try again."
I have a iphone 4S. It has been activated on Win 7 computer and synced. But overnight this meassage reappears.

I have same error except that i get it even when my phone is not connected.

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"An iPod has been detected, but it could not be identified properly" error

We have had five iPod Nano's installed via our home computer (Dell PC - Windows Vista):
one 2nd generation (currently being used)
one 3rd generation (not in use - was lost)
one 4th generation (not in use - was stolen)
two 5th generations (currently being used)
The iTunes 10.0.1 Update was installed during the first of the two 5th geneartions installation process.
We recently bought another 5th generation. When we went to install it, we received the error message "An iPod has been detected, but it could not be identified properly". The 2nd generation can access the entire library and download music but the two 5th generations are no longer able to access the library and download music. Basically, they can only be used to listen to the current music within does 5th generation iPod Nano's.
We tried everything that's been recommended in the Support section but nothing has worked in order to restore the capability of accessing the library and downloading music for the 2 generations....This is where we need HELP!!!
As for the new 5th generation, we have installed it into our laptop instead with no problems (so far). We've read that there is a way to move the iTunes Library from one computer to another which we hope this will be an option once we fix the issue of the two 5th generations.
If anyone can provide any recommendations please post. We have spent the better part of our weekend trying to fix this problem with alot of frustration along the way.
Thank you

Uninstall everything from your pc that is published by Apple. This includes; iTunes, Quicktime, and Bonjour. I also had this problem and it is VERY frustrating. Then re-install iTunes of course.

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Hi positive29,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand situations like yours can be very frustrating. I would recommend the attached article to help you troubleshoot and resolve this issue.
iPod nano: Error message saying that iPod 'could not be identified properly'
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3218
Have a great day,
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Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. This article has steps to try if your iPods aren't recognized by iTunes or Windows:
iPod not recognized in My Computer and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
Cheers,
- Ari

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I would use this:
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Ensure you use every step.
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B-rock

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Doublechecking. In the course of your troubleshooting to date, have you worked through the following documents?
iPod nano: Error message saying that iPod 'could not be identified properly'
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1) iTunes
2) Apple Software Update
3) Apple Mobile Device Support
4) Bonjour
5) Apple Application Support
Then you restart your computer.
Then you install the latest version of iTunes (which will reinstall all those things you uninstalled).
Then you restart your computer again.
Mine is working perfectly again now.
I hope it works for you,
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My ipod nano doesn't show up in itunes..."could not be identified properly" . i've followed the troubleshooting guide, but nothing has worked. please help.

can anybody help with the issue i'm having please.

Hey there rondulecki,
It sounds like you are unable to sync your device to iTunes because the device could not be recognized properly. I do not know if this is the guide you are referring to, but I would recommend the troubleshooting from the following article to help troubleshoot what is happening named:
iOS: Device detected but not identified properly on iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2818
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the best,
Sterling

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