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I recently upgraded my desktop and laptop to Leopard (from a DVD install disc). After the upgrade, software update on the iMac showed several update for the OS. I allowed software update to install them. BIG MISTAKE. Now my iMac no longer allows me to sync my iPod. It is as if I am not even connecting it. Nothing, nada no response at all. My usb thumbdrive (PNY Attache), which worked fine prior to software update, upon plugging it in flashes several times and then simple goes dead. It seems to make no difference which usb port the iPod or usb drive are plugged into. They both work fine on the iBook which is 10.5 but has not had the software update run on it yet! (like I really would run it on this after the problems on the iMac!)
I wonder if software update does a combo update or regular update. I have download both from apple's website but wanted to see what other though before trying to run the combo update.

Hello, heatsiphonman,
I am having the exact same issue with my 5G iPod. I tried a clean restart (with no memory of open windows), and all the other suggestions via the support website and it's still a no-go. Not sure where to go from here. It seems like it may be a Lion issue or a combination of Lion and iTunes 10.5. I may take it in to an Apple store and see if I can get it to sync there. Meanwhile, I'll keep a close eye on this topic to see if anyone else might be having this issue.
Mike.

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