5th generation ipod does not show up on itunes

I have tried reinstalling itunes and the ipod hardware many times but there is still the same problem. The ipod showed up once before but since that time itunes has not recognized the ipod as being connected to the computer. Is there something wrong with my usb port??

I have bumped into this problem as well, check the following things:
- Do you have a USB 2.0?
- Is there any device conflicting with the drive which is designed to iPod? For instance, I had my iPod ben put under C:\. Apparently iTunes thought that was my harddisk. In Control Panel> Computer Management you can change the name of your drivers. Call iPod M:\ or something.
Doesn't this work? Apple has a Troubleshooter on its website called "iPod recognised in Windows, not recognised in iTunes" or something like that (easy to find). Good luck!

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Refer to this article:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

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Would someone PLEASE tell me how to get my iPod to show up in iTunes or as disk in Windows Explorer?
According to our PC XP computers, we do not have an ipod and it won't charge when plugged into USB. It worked fine for 10 months until this morning (10/26/06). We have ruled out bad USB drive by using flash drive on that USB and it worked fine. Reseting ipod does not work (ipod does not respond to reset command hold toggle then hold menu + play for up to 10 sec). Reseting ipod within ipod menu does nothing. ANY suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks.

I have the same problem with my brand new 2 GB. I have reloaded software, gone through the "5 R's", tried the ipod on my PC and on my laptop -- neither computer recognizes or charges the ipod. Any info greatly appreciated.

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You dont need iTunes to Reset your iPod, just do the following.
After charging till full charge, at least 2 hours (preferably 4 hours)
Toggle the Hold switch, make sure you dont see the red mark when you do the next step
Reset the iPod -> Press Menu and Center button simultaneously for about 10 secs or till the Apple Logo comes ON
Then release the buttons
Select your preferred language.
Here is the Apple support Article on the 5Rs
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/classic/
However, if you mean Restoring your iPod, it is another matter, which you need iTunes and some troubleshooting to find out why you cant connect to iTunes.

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I have an ipod nano 2g and it was working alright with itunes, however bought a new ipod 4g for a mate and updated the ipod from my itunes now my ipod is not being recognised by itunes, its still reading it as my friends ipod and i cannot update
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Welcome to Apple Discussions.
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The ipod tutorials suggest going to a photo tab which I do not have. I can not update the Ipod because Itunes 7 says that Ipod is already up to date?
can you check something for me? what icon is showing up in the itunes sourcelist? is it a wee picture of your 5th G, or does it look quite different?
what version of the firmware is being cited in the "summary" tab you see when you select the ipod in the sourcelist? is that the same version that you see in the "About" screen on your ipod?
Where's the iPod About screen, and what's in it?

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Check your settings for sync. The default for videos are that only unwatched videos get synced.

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my ipod recently stoped showing up in my itunes, it still charges but other than that its like its not plugged in.
This is extremley fustrating because now i can't add new songs, has anyone had this problem before and if so could you tell me how to fix it?

hi Kulbow!
let's check on these issues first:
iPod for Windows: Fast user switching in Windows XP is not supported
iPod appears in Windows Explorer but does not appear in iTunes
love, b

My 6th generation nano does not show in the iTunes window.

When I open iTunes my nano does not appear in the library window and my computer does not recognize the device, so it's also not synching. My library is intact and I've updated both the iTunes software and downloaded updates for Windows 7. I even uninstalled and re-install iTunees.
The only thing I haven't done is changed cords. I'm using the cord from a 1st generation ipod. I received the 6th generation ipod as part of Apple's replacement program.
Everything worked fine the last time I synched a few months ago and when I recharged the ipod last month.
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I tried all this, I mean should I reset all setting?
Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
that is restart.

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I've been through all relevant troubleshooting pages and I still can't get my 4th Gen ipod to show up on my computer or itunes. I have managed to install a driver, so the device manager recognises there is an ipod fitted.
Is it because I have WIndows Vista? I've checked that its fully upto date.
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I need help with this as well. (Of course, like the others, I have also checked the various support pages and googled the problem to no avail.)
Basically, I want to connect my ipod to my work computer so I can charge it while listening to music. I did not have trouble with it in the past (I was able to connect it without itunes, ipod would charge once plugged in to a usb port - it showed charging "do not disconnect" message; I could also charge it while listening by ejecting it through windows - right clicking the ipod drive listed and selecting eject) and it's connecting to my co-worker's computer just fine! So I think it's a usb problem on my computer but i have no clue as to what to do... >_<
When I got to work today and plugged my ipod into my computer, it mysteriously did not show up under the windows explorer as a drive so I could not eject it as normal to charge and listen. Originally, this morning it did JUST charge (plugged ipod in and "do not disconnect" message appeared), but after I fiddled around and selected to stop device under the device manager it would not connect again. So now it is not even connecting to charge.
I've tried installing itunes, rebooting various times, resetting my ipod, turning it into disk mode, changing it back... - all nothing.
Although...when it changed from disk mode back to regular ipod mode and I plugged it into the usb drive it did charge for a while (as if it was on aka i could play music; it didn't show the "do not disconnect" screen), but when I touched the click wheel it stopped charging!!!
this is very frustrating so any help would be appreciated

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Did you try everything here:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
including
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
Run this and see if the results help
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Try on another computer to help determine if you have an iPod or computer problem
You do have the latest iTunes, version 11 on the computer, right?

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I've tried several iPods (all 5th gen 30gig) on my system. The first one I tried worked fine (but sadly wasn't mine!), but none of the others tried since have ever worked, even though they work on other systems.
The problem is that when I plug the iPod in neither iTunes nor My Computer sees the iPod. The PC knows it's there because the iPod shows up under "Other Devices" in Device Manager. (On a system where the iPod is working properly it shows up as a Disk Drive in Device Manager, by the way.)
I've tried all the fixes on the Apple support site, working my way through the relevant piece (61711) on the Apple knowledge base. I've also upgraded to iTunes 7 and read the new stuff on similar problems encountered by some people upgrading and tried the fix just posted on the front page of the Apple support site but it didn't work (I got this problem long before upgrading to v7, so I guess it wasn't aimed at my issue.)
Any ideas?
Oh and I ran the iTunes diagnostics tool and it generated all this stuff below, which might be relevant - who knows?
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Dell Inc. Dimension 5000
iTunes 7.0.0.70
iPodService 7.0.0.70 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 7.0.0.70 is currently running.
Current user is an administrator.
Connected Storage Devices:
IDE\DiskMaxtor6Y160M0_________________________YAR51HW0
Could not get bus type for CD, 50. Problem with installation of drive in Windows.
, Bus Address [0,0]
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2658, PCI bus 0, device 29, function 0. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2659, PCI bus 0, device 29, function 1. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265A, PCI bus 0, device 29, function 2. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265B, PCI bus 0, device 29, function 3. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 265C, PCI bus 0, device 29, function 7. Device is working properly.
No IEEE 1394 Host Controller found.

I've tried several iPods (all 5th gen 30gig) on my system. The first one I tried worked fine (but sadly wasn't mine!), but none of the others tried since have ever worked, even though they work on other systems.
The problem is that when I plug the iPod in neither iTunes nor My Computer sees the iPod. The PC knows it's there because the iPod shows up under "Other Devices" in Device Manager. (On a system where the iPod is working properly it shows up as a Disk Drive in Device Manager, by the way.)
I've tried all the fixes on the Apple support site, working my way through the relevant piece (61711) on the Apple knowledge base. I've also upgraded to iTunes 7 and read the new stuff on similar problems encountered by some people upgrading and tried the fix just posted on the front page of the Apple support site but it didn't work (I got this problem long before upgrading to v7, so I guess it wasn't aimed at my issue.)
Any ideas?
Oh and I ran the iTunes diagnostics tool and it generated all this stuff below, which might be relevant - who knows?
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Dell Inc. Dimension 5000
iTunes 7.0.0.70
iPodService 7.0.0.70 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 7.0.0.70 is currently running.
Current user is an administrator.
Connected Storage Devices:
IDE\DiskMaxtor6Y160M0_________________________YAR51HW0
Could not get bus type for CD, 50. Problem with installation of drive in Windows.
, Bus Address [0,0]
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2658, PCI bus 0, device 29, function 0. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2659, PCI bus 0, device 29, function 1. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265A, PCI bus 0, device 29, function 2. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265B, PCI bus 0, device 29, function 3. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 265C, PCI bus 0, device 29, function 7. Device is working properly.
No IEEE 1394 Host Controller found.

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I have an old iPod. The thin bright green with a one color screen, and the white circle dial on the front. I can't seem to get it fully charged or to show in iTunes. When I plug it in, a very faint white apple shows on the iPod screen. I tried connecting to iTunes and it is not recognized. Any suggestions, or is the iPod just too old?

Hi there debdesigner,
You may find the troubleshooting steps in the article below helpful when dealing with an iPod that isn't being recognized.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for OS X
-Griff W.

My new 5th generation ipod will not sinc with my itunes account

i can not sinc my ipod touch to my itunes account it doent even read that it is a device

Here:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
or
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
You need iTunes version 10.7 or later on the computer.

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