My ipod shuffle won't sync with itunes

When i attempt to sync my shuffle with itunes, i get a msg (after a long wait) that says my ipod couldn't sync because itunes can't find recommened cd. my shuffle sync's with other computers/itunes and i have no probs in playing the music in itunes, just can't sync it?

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Message was edited by: Robert Boyer

Have you tried a Disk Repair in the Disk Utility?
Also, you could have a damaged iPodDriver.kext file.
You can replace it by doing an archive and install or
use a 3rd party extractor and get it from your
Install disk. Or copy it from a friends Mac.
I have tried the Disk Repair in Disk Utility and it says my iPod shuffle is perfectly normal. I then decided to erase it with Disk Utility using Mac OS Extended (Journaled) but it didn't work, either. I am beginning to think this is a software problem with my computer...
I will try to replace the iPodDriver.kext file, but unfortunately, I lost the Tiger install disc. Can I use the install disc that came with my eMac (Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, I think)? Please let me know soon, and thanks for helping!
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