ITunes won't sync with ipod classic, keeps asking for authorization

I have a brand new Macbook Air. I transfered my iTunes library from my old mac to the new one. However, some songs weren't on the old computer, they were only on the iPod classic.
When I try to sync the iPod classic, it tells me 539 songs aren't on the new computer, should it sync? I say yes. Then it says that the computer is no longer authorized. I fill in the authorization with the correct userid and password (it comes prefilled with a very strange userid that I've never seen before.)
It tries to sync, then I get the same message, that the computer is no longer authorized.
I'm assuming there's a certificate or cookie some place that's out of wack -- can you tell me where it is and I can go delete it?
Thanks
PS. I was able to successfully sync my iPod Nano to the new computer without this issue at all. Then again, it didn't have any songs on it that weren't already on the new computer. I haven't tried syncing my iPod Mini to the new computer yet.

Click here and follow the instructions.
(65882)

Similar Messages

  • ITunes won't sync with iPod Classic

    Hi Helpful people,
    Sorry to ask the same question as a lot of others but nothing seems to be working.
    I have a 60GB iPod classic and I'm running iTunes 10.6.1.7
    iTunes detects my iPod device.
    In the iPod summary I have open iTunes when iPod is connected ticjed and sync only ticked songs and videos ticked.
    I have tried sync'ing like this and with both unticked.
    I have triied sync'ing from this page and also the File drop down.
    The best I have achieved so for is it saying it is sync'ing but I don't get the usual message at the top of sync'ing 1 of 5226 or whatever that I used to.
    Any tips from cyberspace?

    Hi elleestgemma,
    Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
    You may want to use this article to confirm that iTunes is set up to sync automatically:
    iTunes 11 for Mac: Set up syncing for iPod, iPhone, or iPad
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12113
    Regards,
    Jeremy

  • My iTunes won't sync with iPod

    I just found out that my hard drive is partitioned and I moved all of the music from my C drive to the D drive and now when I open up iTunes it doesn't have any of my play lists or any of the music.
    So I imported it all back into the iTunes music library manually but none of the play lists are there any more and now when I connect my iPod or iPhone, iTunes doesn't recognize them and says "this iPod is synced with another account already." Then asks if I want to erase the info on the iPod and replace it with the iTunes library, but that will erase all of my play lists and pictures and everything else...
    Is there any help out there for me???
    Rick

    Hey, Thanks for the response. I have already done that. I changed the location of the music files per the directions on the support website, but even after that when I connect my iPod to my computer it doesnt recognize the iPod and it keeps saying that the ipod is assigned to another computer. So, I think there are some files that I didn't move over when I transfered the original iTunes files from my C drive to my D drive and I don't know how to fix that.
    Rick

  • ITunes Won't Sync with iPod Touch

    Since migrating to my new iMac my old iPod Touch would not sync with iTunes. After following the articles on reinstalling the mobile device support I found that the iPod would only sync with iTunes once before it was necessary to reinstall again. Not very helpful.
    Anyway, the solution is here! Run software update, as there is an iPhone SDK patch ready and waiting for you. Downloaded and restarted the iMac, and hey presto we have an iPod again, hoorah.

    Bingo! Worked for me too (running Software Update and installing the iPhone SDK update).
    I'm also staggered that this isn't explicitly mentioned as a likely fix in the general troubleshooting page for this connection problem on this site. As someone who diligently -- but manually -- downloads all patches and updates, I never use Software Update, and yet I could not find the iPhone SDK update available to download manually.
    Background: my 2nd gen iPod Touch refused to be recognised by iTunes after upgrading my machine to Snow Leopard. iPod recognised by iPhoto and in iTunes on another Mac. Tried every troubleshooting item on the list at:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591 and http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1747
    Notice that the suggestion to try Software Update is way down the list and is easy to disregard if you prefer to update your machine manually, as I do.
    Given the number of users with this problem (I've read through dozens of posts looking for a fix for a good three weeks now) you'd think someone at Apple would reorder the troubleshooting list or at least highlight this option. Hopefully anyone else with this issue will stumble upon this thread, as I did, and get a happy result.

  • TS2529 Itunes won't sync with Ipod in Windows 7 64bit

    I have Windows 7 64bit Pro.  I have an Apple Ipod Touch 3G.  I have the latest 10.6 iTunes software 32bit version.  (64 bit version too unstable.)  I plug my Ipod Touch into computer, I hear the "beep" that my computer recognizes it's plugged in, but iTunes doesn't recognize it nor will it sync with it.  I can't force it to sync in the iTunes menu under "File" either.

    Try here:
    iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
    I think you may have to use the 64 bit version.

  • I transferred my iTunes library/songs to new windows laptop; new laptop won't sync with iPod classic anymore - should I just overwrite iPod contents?

    Need help syncing new laptop/iTunes with existing iPod

    Carolyn - thanks, but I had already authorized my new laptop.  When I try to Sync, essentially nothing happens - for about a second iTunes says it's synchronizing my iPod, which it recognizes as mine, but then the iPod immediately says it's ready to disconnect.  The iPod has about 65 gigabytes of songs on it and for several years, with my old, original laptop, when I synced, iTunes would update any new downloads and playlists onto the iPod.  Since I got the new laptop, I have about 2-3 GB of new music on it and a few new playlists and they won't update to my iPod.  I hate to have to "restore" the iPod, which I think overwrites everything on the iPod and would likely take 3-4 hours at the 1 song per second figure I've seen quoted, but if that's the only way to do it, I guess I can.  Any other suggestions? 

  • ITunes won't sync with iPod

    A few months ago I had to move my iTunes library to a bigger storage location. We have 5 computers on a network so I just moved the files to a drive on another computer and "showed" iTunes where to find the files. Since then I haven't been able to sync any new songs they I download off line or from a cd onto my iPod. I tried the 5R's and nothing worked. So now not only can I not snyc my iPod with iTunes but I have no music on my iPod. Can someone please help me?

    hiya!
    Since then I haven't been able to sync any new songs they I download off line or from a cd onto my iPod.
    hmmmmm. given that you're on a network, we'd better check to see if you're getting a version of this issue:
    Windows confuses iPod with network drive and may keep iPod from mounting or songs may seem to disappear
    love, b

  • ITunes won't sync with ipod clickwheel (windows xp)

    Yes, this is yet another problem happening right after updating to the new itunes. Everything seems to be working just fine on iTunes and the 'pod, but when it syncs, nothing happens. it just says the normal ipod updating message for about 5 seconds, then does says ipod updated. The problem is that I keep checking my ipod afterwards, and it hasn't actually updated anything. what a liar!

    This Apple knowledge-base article may help address that issue.
    Strange iPod behaviour.

  • ITunes won't sync with iPod Touch after factory reset

    I recently bought a used iPod Touch 3rd Generation 32GB and I erased and reset all settings on the iPod. It told me on the iPod to hook it up to iTunes, so when I got home that's what I did but I can't use my iPod on iTunes. The only thing that pops up is upload images which it can't because it is a 3rd Generation iTouch.
    HELP PLEASE

    Start with some basic steps:
    - Restart both your computer and iPod
    - Try another usb cable
    - Try another usb port in the computer
    - Make sure iTunes is up to date
    - Temporarily disable any security software and/or firewalls
    For further troubleshooting steps have a read through the article below based on your computers operating system:
    iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for OS X
    iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

  • ITunes won't sync my iPod Classic? Unknown error occured [-1303]

    This is actually the first time I have gotten this message, earlier today I was getting one the effect of "The specified disc cannot be read from or written to". I have tried "restoring" my iPod, but that didn't work and now I can't get all of my music back onto the iPod. I would love you forever if you will help me! <33
    THANK YOU!!

    Click here and follow the instructions.
    (65882)

  • Itunes will not sync with ipod classic. operating system is windows 7. anyone else have the same problem?

    I tried Sharepod, and that did not help. Neither did running a command to check it.  Help!

    I think i have the same problem: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3250161?tstart=0
    I've been searching online but no answer. I've also lost my receipt >.<

  • Need some help: my itunes won't sync with my iphone anymore. Both softwares are up to date and I've reinstalled itunes. After I reinstall, it syncs. But then when I reboot my computer, it no longer syncs anymore and I have to keep reinstalling itunes. Tho

    Need some help: my itunes won't sync with my iphone anymore. Both softwares are up to date and I've reinstalled itunes. After I reinstall, it syncs. But then when I reboot my computer, it no longer syncs anymore and I have to keep reinstalling itunes. Thoughts???

    thought that it was possible to have the same iTunes library on any machine that was authorised, a kind of cloud-iTunes I guess. 
    That would convenient, but sadly it is not the case. Sorry!
    Either way your welcome and best of luck!
    B-rock

  • My ipod nano and itunes won't sync with nikeplus website what do I do?

    Please could anyone advise how I can check why my itunes won't sync with nikeplus.com?
    I have done several runs and set up a nikeplus account but everytime I try and sync my ipod it won't connect to the website.
    Any ideas?

    Try this:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1632
    If you are still unable to upload work out data to Nike then you must contact Nike support at this point.
    Hope this helps.
    ~Julian

  • My laptop hard drive with my itunes library died and now itunes won't sync my ipod to the libary on the new drive without first deleting everything on my ipod. What can be done?

    My laptop hard drive with my itunes library died and now itunes won't sync my ipod to the libary on the new drive without first deleting everything on my ipod. What can be done?

    Sync with new computer
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141

  • Restored Ipod now Itunes will not sync with Ipod music shows to be in library

    Restored ipod, now Itunes will not sync with ipod, music still shows to be in my library. Ipod does show to be under a new name.  How do I get the music back on ipod. note Ipod is classic modle

    Hello Cobre,
    After reviewing your post, I have located an article that can help in this situation. It contains helpful advice concerning syncing:
    iTunes: Syncing media content to iPod
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1351
    Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
    Cheers,
    BobbyD

Maybe you are looking for