When syncing iTunes reports "The iPod "name" cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified. ". the music is updated but all the sleeve imagary is not including deleting the existing images. How do I solve please?

When syncing iTunes reports "The iPod “name” cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified. ". The music is updated but all the sleeve imagery is not including deleting the existing images. How do I solve please?

Hello WGT52,
It sounds like this error message is preventing you from syncing your content to the iPod. I would recommend the troubleshooting steps in the following article:
iTunes: Troubleshooting issues with third-party iTunes plug-ins
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Take care,
Sterling

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