Ipod on windows 8

Why is my iPod not synchronizing on windows 8?

Hey Nukeracer,
I see that you are having an issue with iTunes not recognizing your device when it is plugged into your computer. I have an article for you that will help you address this issue directly. See this article if the device in question is an iPod touch:
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch not recognized in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-is/TS1538
Refer to this article if the device is another iPod model:
iPod not appearing in iTunes - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-is/HT203449
Thanks for being a part of the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden

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I have a new computer that came with Windows Vista. I have not been able to get iTunes to operate correctly for Windows Vista to recognize the USB connection to my iPod. Anyone have a patch or downloadable software suggestion to resolve this?

groans
I finally figured I had nothing to lose--I'd just downloaded a new version of Real Player, which supposedly will work with iPods and Windows Me--and I let my computer format the iPod, hoping that would let it work with Windows again. Apparently not. Now it won't turn on--it's giving me the folder-and-exclamation-point icon. Resetting it didn't help, and I can't restore it because I can't install the software to my computer in the first place.
I suppose the only thing to do is borrow a friend's computer or something.

Do I need to format my iPod on Windows to use it as a hard drive on a PC?

I use my iPod on a MacBook with my iTunes library, but now want to ALSO use it as a simple hard drive on my PC for files transfer.
In the Windows explorer, I am told that it is not formatted and I am proposed to format it, which would erase all data on it.
Do I need to format my iPod on Windows to use it as a hard drive on a PC?
(I don not have iTunes installed on that PC currently)
And if I have to format it, will all my music be gone, but can I simply then synch it again on my MacBook with my iTunes library?
Thanks a lot in advance.

To use the iPod Classic on both the Mac and Windows PC, you need to format it in FAT32 filesystem structure, which both OS can recognise.
Yes, formatting it in FAT32, using iTunes, will erase all music and data in your iPod, but that is no problem if you have all the music in your Mac iTunes library.
So to do this,
Install the Latest iTunes in your windows PC, run itunes and check that all is in order (you can navigate, play some sample songs in itunes.)
Connect your iPod to the Windows PC, USB 2.0 port (please dont use USB hub with iPod Classic, -my bad personal experience, freezing itunes and windows)
iTunes will pop a windows asking you to reformat it in FAT32 and Restore
Click ok. (HERE there maybe some problem, if your iPod hardisk is not in tiptop condition)
When Restore is complete, eject the iPod
Connect it to your Mac and sync iTunes library.
If you want to use the iPod in Windows as an external hd, you have to set it in Disk Mode. first then Windows will recognise it as a portable HD.
Good luck! on this big undertaking.

Syncing iPod to Windows

I have done a lot of editing in the iPod in the Manual mode. Can I now transfer these edits to the Library? If I "Update myiPod", or select automatic updates in the iTunes iPod control window, will iTunes overwrite my edits with the original information that was in the library before my edits? Or does the updating replace both library and iPod data with the most current information, regardless of where the editing occurred?

Jerry,
If your using your ipod in manual mode when you connect back to your PC using automatic mode the content on your ipod will overwright your itunes library. If you have all your music on the ipod that won't be an issue for you, however if your itunes library is larger then those additional songs will be lost. You should keep the ipod in one mode, unless your connecting to multiple PC's. In that case the main PC should be set to automatic and the satellite PC's set to manual.
Jrsy

Syncing iPod with Windows

I am wondering if I am able to connect my configured MAC ipod with the windows itunes?

If your iPod is formatted for Mac it won't run natively on a PC because the Windows OS does not support the HFS Plus file system and therefore will not see the drive. If the iPod is going to be used permanently on a PC or on both Windows and OS X then it would be best to restore and reformat the iPod in iTunes for Windows. Macs can read Windows drives so you can reload the songs from your Mac and use it on both platforms. Once it's restored for Windows any future software updates will have to be done on the PC to maintain the formatting. Alternatively there are third party programs that will allow you to use a Mac formatted iPod on Windows, this is one for instance gets good reviews: XPlay 2iPod on Mac and Windows

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I just recently bought a new computer equipped with Windows Vista. I have a 12" G4 iBook that was my main computer from which I ran my 30G Video iPod, and now I am wanting to sync my iPod with my new Windows computer, and this will be the only system I use with my iPod.
I realize there are many problems with compatibility of iTunes/iPods with Windows Vista.
My question is, barring the problems with iTunes, I downloaded the latest iTunes anyways and tried to use Yamipod to bring my 1600+ songs onto my computer from my iPod by bypassing iTunes. Problem is, my computer doesn't even recognize the iPod at all. iTunes does, but when I cancel the box asking me to reformat my iPod to Windows format and try to use Yamipod, Yamipod doesn't even recognize an iPod existing. I thought maybe it was just the program, so I tried about 4 others, but nothing. I also used the cd that came with my iPod and put the drivers onto this computer, but the actual computer still doesn't even recognize it plugged in.
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And given that Vista has been available in Release
candidate version for ages and that the release date
has been known for ages, shouldn't apple have made
the effort to make itunes compatible with Vista?
After all, the vast majority of itunes users live in
Windows land.
perhaps you should familiarise yourself with the common usage and implications of the symbol string
but as you clearly aren't familiar with it, if i took your question seriously, which i don't, then the answer is no...
your argument is that being first and being in the majority rules
that'll be apple then won't it
i) i can't be bothered to check the itunes release date, certainly it was out in 2001, which is several years before microsoft even figured out what to call the os formerly known as longhorn, let alone finished sawing off the pieces it couldn't make work
ii) the majority of people with portable music players use ipod/itunes, so it is for microsoft to conform with the majority and not make changes that impair the products used by the majority
so, by your own argument, it is microsoft's responsibility to maintain compatibility

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Hey ermides,
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iTunes displays -50 error message when syncing iPod on Windows XP - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/ts1539
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Ive searched and searched and idk what to do anymore! I need music!
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Gateway C3070
iTunes 7.6.0.29
QuickTime 7.4.1
CD Driver 2.0.6.1
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.2
Apple Mobile Device 1.1.3.26
Bonjour 1.0.4.12 (118.4)
iTunes Serial Number 3614F92E2F1F76AF
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2008-02-08 15:46:27.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA GeForce4 MX Integrated GPU
** External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
** Network Connectivity Tests **
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name: {A601905F-B0F3-4B9A-AC15-F45D108BC0BC}
Description: Linksys NC100 Fast Ethernet Adapter - Packet Scheduler Miniport
IP Address: 67.169.80.83
Subnet Mask: 255.255.254.0
Default Gateway: 67.169.80.1
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server: 68.87.76.13
Lease Obtained: Fri Feb 08 15:39:24 2008
Lease Expires: Mon Feb 11 10:13:47 2008
DNS Servers: 68.87.76.178
68.87.76.178
68.87.78.130
Active Connection: LAN Connection
Connected: Yes
Online: Yes
Using Modem: No
Using LAN: Yes
Using Proxy: No
SSL 3.0 Support: Enabled
TLS 1.0 Support: Enabled
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is on.
iTunes is enabled in Windows Firewall.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was successful.
Connection attempt to iTunes Store was successful.
Secure connection attempt to iTunes Store was successful.
Secure connection attempt to iPhone activation server was successful.
Last successful store access was 2008-02-08 14:01:53.
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iPodService 7.6.0.29 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 7.6.0.29 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 1.14.0.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.
Connected Device Information:
JEN'S IPOD (N:\), iPod nano (Second Generation) running firmware version 1.1.3
Serial Number: YM7350ANV8W
Bus Speed: 61440
Message was edited by: Jennifer805
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TrevorQ's idea works great! Thanks! I had already gone and gotten my second nano 4GB and the same thing happened both times after using the updater - called support on first and they had no answer. Thanks a bunch - was starting to lose hope after it happened again on the second one. Must be a problem with the updater 4-23-06 and the newest ITunes upgrade.
If you have trouble with the right click - after the ipod is highlighted then click on the file menu and play the waiting game again - format should appear in the menu after an extended wait. Good luck all!
ASUS P4 2.8 Windows XP Pro
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Ipod with windows media player

so i got an ipod nano, and im wondering if its possible to sync your ipod using windows media player(V.11). ive tried, i dont think it works, but im just making sure.

No, it doesn't work. There are some 3rd party ones that do, such as Xplay.

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...and the second most recent event was:
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groans
I finally figured I had nothing to lose--I'd just downloaded a new version of Real Player, which supposedly will work with iPods and Windows Me--and I let my computer format the iPod, hoping that would let it work with Windows again. Apparently not. Now it won't turn on--it's giving me the folder-and-exclamation-point icon. Resetting it didn't help, and I can't restore it because I can't install the software to my computer in the first place.
I suppose the only thing to do is borrow a friend's computer or something.

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