IPod isn't recognized by iTunes and won't let Windows format it

I have an iPod classic that won't do much of anything. It won't turn on and rarely gets past the apple logo. It it does get past the apple logo though it asks as if you just bought it and asks your language and has nothing on it. If you go into settings though it says that all of the memory it used up. It also has the games on it but if you try to play them the iPod crashes. If I plug it into the computer iTunes won't recognize and and Windows will not format it.
I do not care about getting any of the previous data on the iPod back I just wish to use it again.

Hi Pigwarts5ever,
If you are having issues with your iPod Classic not being recognized by iTunes on your Windows machine, you may find the following article helpful:
Apple Support: iPod not recognized in My Computer and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1369
If you are able to get it recognized, your best next step would be to restore it to factor settings:
Apple Support: Restoring iPod to factory settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1339
Regards,
- Brenden

Similar Messages

  • IPod isn't recognized by iTunes and iTunes opens very slow!!

    Hey!
    So here's my very urgent problem (go on vacation tomorrow!!!):
    Everytime I click to open iTunes, it takes about 5 minutes until it opens! I have a Windows XP and have also updated iTunes to the newest software. I don't know what the problem is...
    And second, my iPod doesn't connect with iTunes, it won't be recognized by iTunes! Windows recognizes it, but iTunes doesn't. I've already tried at every USB connection, but it doesn't work! Well, once it worked and I thought that was it, but the next time it didn't work anymore!
    I've got a pink iPod mini (4 GB) and I dropped it some times, but the man in the Apple Support store said, it's got nothing to do with the hardware. Really?
    Who can help me please - very fast??!
    Thank you!
    Chrissy

    Sorry, don't real understand! ;-))
    OK, I closed all other background applications when using iTunes. But the problem is that I couldn't do the next step because iTunes always tell me: "The software required for communicating with the iPod isn't installed correctly. Please reinstall..." So I can't drag the iPod icon from my computer (and anyway: where is "my computer"??) to iTunes application (where is that one??)
    But at least it's good news that nothing's wrong with the hardware (couldn't afford a new one! ;-))
    Please reply soon, it would be real cool if you'd help me with further steps... and everyone else too of course! ;-D
    Chrissy

  • My iPod isn't recognized by iTunes and I want to update it but I can't. What do I do?

    I plug in my iPod and it will charge but I have tried everything to get iTunes to recognize it and it won't. I want to update it to IOS 5 but I need the iTunes to connect with it.

    Have you tried here:
    iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X

  • Ipod isn't recognized by itunes and computer but it still charges

    i've tried a hard reset but that didn't do anything.
    when i plug it into my computer i get a message saying that the USB device isn't recognized.
    so, when i look at it in device manager the ipod shows up as a unknown device
    and the device status says "there are no drivers installed for this device".
    anybody know what to do?

    Your iPod's battery may not be charged. Plug your iPod in, wait for a moment, press a button to turn it on, and check the screen. Here are some easy steps to get the most out of your battery. Note: On recent iPod models, when the battery is completely empty, your computer may not recognize your iPod for up to 30 minutes even though it's connected and charging.

  • Ipod nano not recognized by itunes and won't charge

    Ipod nano is about 3 months old, worked fine before with itunes, but now ipod doesn't start itunes, doesn't show up in finder, and doesn't charge.
    I have switched usb ports, reset the ipod, downloaded itunes 6. I downloaded ipod update, but computer doesn't recognize ipod so it isn't updated. I tried "restore", but again not recognized. I tried Isync but it can't find ipod.
    Do I need a new cable that attaches ipod to computer?
    powrmac   Mac OS X (10.4.6)  

    Hello,
    The cord might be the case, but first, try these suggestions:
    Try putting your iPod into disk mode, then try connecting it to your computer again...
    <a href="How to put your iPod into disk mode</a>
    Do you have a wall charger? If so, then try connecting your iPod to that, and does it charge, or not?
    Have you checked this link out?:
    <a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60941">iPod doesn't charge correctly
    Does your iPod appear in "My Computer"? If so...
    iPod shows up in Windows but not in iTunes
    If not...
    iPod missing in "My Computer" or in iTunes
    Post back on what happens when you try these things out. I hope this helps!
    ~~Kylene

  • HT1339 My ipod was not recognized by itunes and not does not power on after I restarted the ipod service in the Windows admin tools. I cannot restore the ipod since it is not recognized by my PC now. Any suggestions?

    My ipod was not recognized by itunes and not does not power on after I restarted the ipod service in the Windows admin tools. I cannot restore the ipod since it is not recognized by my PC now. Any suggestions?

    Time to replace it: $49 2nd Gen shuffle at online Apple Store...

  • IPod classic not recognized in iTunes and in Finder, doesn't charge

    iPod classic not recognized in iTunes and in Finder, doesn't charge and even doesn't charge outside of Macbook. I've tried rebooting Mac, rebooting iPod, I installed once again iTunes but nothing works Everything was fine until the latest iOS and iTunes update. Please help me :-)
    OS X Mavericks 10.9.5; iTunes 11.4

    Hello,
    The cord might be the case, but first, try these suggestions:
    Try putting your iPod into disk mode, then try connecting it to your computer again...
    <a href="How to put your iPod into disk mode</a>
    Do you have a wall charger? If so, then try connecting your iPod to that, and does it charge, or not?
    Have you checked this link out?:
    <a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60941">iPod doesn't charge correctly
    Does your iPod appear in "My Computer"? If so...
    iPod shows up in Windows but not in iTunes
    If not...
    iPod missing in "My Computer" or in iTunes
    Post back on what happens when you try these things out. I hope this helps!
    ~~Kylene

  • I have downloaded music on my iPhone but when I go onto iTunes to update my iPod its not in my library and won't let me redownload. Any suggestions?

    I have downloaded music on my iPhone but when I go onto iTunes to update my iPod its not in my library and won't let me redownload. Any suggestions?

    Skippy2121 wrote:
    I have downloaded music on my iPhone but when I go onto iTunes to update my iPod its not in my library
    Sync your iPhone to iTunes to copy the iTunes purchases to the computer.
    Or iTunes prefs > Store.
    Tick Show iTunes in the Cloud purchases then click the Cloud icon after the song names to download them.

  • I restored my macbook and now my ipod isn't recognized by itunes

    I restored my macbook and now my ipod classic isn't recognized by Itunes... Help

    Have you worked through each and every single suggestion in this Apple support document yet?  If not it would be a good place to start.
    iPod not recognized in iTunes and Mac desktop
    B-rock

  • TS1363 My ipod nano 5th generation is no longer recognized by itunes, and won't play any of it's music.  It still shows it all listed, but freezes up if you select a song to play.  Is there a way to restore it?

    My ipod nano 5th generation will no longer play any of it's loaded songs.  It still plays the video that is on it, and the radio works.  It is not recognized by itunes and I have gone through all their help steps.  Is there some other way to restore it?

    If the iPod is defective and not abused Apple will exchange it at no cost under your warranty.
    Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
      Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

  • My iPod Touch 2g Mc Model isn't recognized by iTunes and the screen is black. What can I do?

    I accidentally turned DFU mode on my Ipod and know it isnt recognized by iTunes and the screen is black. Need help urgently!!!
    the IPSW is 4.2.1

    Place the iPod in recovery mode and then connect to the computer and restore via iTunes. For recovery mode:
    Recovery mode

  • HT1353 2nd gen iPod isn't recognized by iTunes nor Windows - What to do?

    I have an iPod A 1019 (2nd gen?). When I connect it to the firewire connector on my PC, the unit screen shows a checkmark and "OK to disconnect." I tried to reset with Menu + Select (=nothing happened) but Menu + Play works. Still, PC + iTunes won't recognize iPod. Help? I suspect that the software on the iPod itself is too old but since the device cannot be discovered, I can't update it. I tried iPod transfer software, but nothing recognizes my oldie. Sigh.

    Hi, Griff W.!
    Thanks for taking the time to offer me the troubleshooting steps. I tried them all, but unfortunately to no avail. I can listen to the iPod, but once I connect it to my PC with the firewire cable, it still isn't recognized in iTunes or in Windows. I checked the Universal Serial Bus controllers. The iPod is nowhere to be seen. I checked the version of the software on the iPod and it's 1.5. Maybe that's the problem: the software is too old?
    BTW, the firewire cable is charging the iPod.
    Maybe if I could find someone with an old PC that has a firewire port?  But even if I were to make the iPod visible, would I be able to copy the songs onto my new iPod? From what I've been reading probably not. It's really exasperating. They music is legit, copied from my CDs or purchased.
    I am looking at my new superslim iPod Touch 5th generation and right next to it the clickwheel iPod 2nd generation that's more than a cigarette pack sized. Progress. I guess.
    Thanks for helping out. If you have any more ideas, please let me know.
    Best regards,
    D.

  • My 5th generation iPOD isn't recognized by iTunes?

    When I plug my iPod into my computer, iTunes opens, but my iPod isn't recognized. Anyone else have this problem or any suggestions?

    By all of those suggestions, do you mean the ones I mentioned in the paragraph about or the ones in the support article I linked? Does this 5G iPod via still power on?  DId you try connecting it to another PC or Mac to see if it is recognized there?  Did you check the dock connector for any signs of debris or damage to the pins that could be preventing a connection to your PC?
    Any idea how long the average iPod should last? Ours if from 2006.
    Most people never get the iPod to last 6 years, so consider yourself lucky. That's quite a time span!
    B-rock

  • HT201628 My ios device(iphone 5s)  is not recognized in Itunes and I am using windows 8.1

    My Iphone 5S is not recognized in Itunes. I am using windows 8.1. What is the problem as I am not able to sync anything on the computer to my Iphone 5s?

    Use the article about this issue from the support site
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

  • Ipod nano 1st gen (not recognized by iTunes and won't resotre)

    My ipod nano 1st gen has been working fine up untilthis afternoon..I plugged it in as normal while running iTunes and I wanted to remove some music files t add new ones and all of a sudden it wasn't recognized by itUnes anymore, you can't resotre it on iTunes or manually and whenever I plugge it in the itunes shut down..
    It was working fine before that, I was able to add and remove songs on it..I also have Ipod Touch 5 that works fine no problems and UBS ports are ok as well (all other ubs devices work on them). I have the latest, newest version of Itunes instaled
    HELP
    Thank you

    Hey moni8181,
    If you are having an issue with your iPod nano not being recognized by your computer, I would suggest that you troubleshoot using the steps in this article - 
    iPod nano Troubleshooting
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    Be well,
    Brett L 

Maybe you are looking for

  • How to set up a list view with easily-added and accessed attachments

    Hi, This may be a case for the Sharepoint designer forums or something similar but I wanted to start with General since I don't exactly know even what I'm asking for yet. Here's my goal - A web-based table of rows of columns similar to Excel where ev

  • Partner functions for FV11 conditions are not working for MIRO

    Hi, We have a business process wherein PO Ordering vendor and invoicing vendor are different. We have defined  FV11  tax conditions  ( VAT and Excise)for PO vendor . We have not defined  FV11 tax conditions  ( VAT and Excise) for Invoicing vendor. So

  • Prompt used as view selector for multiple reports

    Hi All, Can a dashboard prompt be used as View Selector for multiple reports? If yes, please let me know how? Thanks Sumita

  • Problem with Contour Move in Softmotion

    Hi, I got the 3 motors in SolidWorks , my table looks lika that:      40  50  60 , cordinate space consist of 3 axis and when i try to change on Active Mode an error occurs:                                                                             

  • Adobe After Effects CC 2014 startet nicht

    Dieser Fehler kommt immer und immer wieder , wenn ich After Effects versuche zu starten , schreibt mir bitte falls ihr wisst wie man das problem löst .