A note of caution from cf/x

As some of our customers report, iMovie 06 appears to have problems with some of our most basic plug-ins. While we do not know why this happens (after all, they are programmed strictly according to Apple's published documentation), this is an unfortunate development, but may be related to another big change in the Apple Universe: Intel Macs.
If you are using an Intel-based Mac, our Plug-ins will only work if you force iMovie to run under Rosetta (please see here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303120 ), as they are currently not Intel-native. This will, of course adversely affect performance.
We have not yet received our copy of iMovie 06 yet, and therefore have to wait before we know what may be causing the problem.
As our web pages state, please test our plug-ins before you purchase them.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Christian Franz
cf/x
Please Note:
I work for cf/x, and may profit from posting here.

Say, Mike, there are quite a few good iPodcasts and tutorials available on LR- have a look at the iTunes listing. I am talking about free ones; there's also a fine series by Michael Reichmann and Jeff Schewe; inexpensive.

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I have restored it three times already, but once it starts putting the music and files back onto the iPod it pops up with that error message. I have updated to the latest version of iTunes and iPod software available. My OS is Windows XP.
Is this something serious? Will I be able to fix it myself or will I need to send it in to be fixed by Apple? Will that be expensive? We didn’t get the Apple replacement plan. D=
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. ^_^
PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.3) 15" PowerBook 1.5 GHz PowerPC G4, 1.5GB RAM - Windows XP with iPod 5 Generation

Okay I went thru that entire list and here's what I got...
(1) My OS is XP and is running fine.
(2) I've updated my windows
(3) I don't know of any software that might be interfering.
(4) There are no damaged files.
(5) My Windows hard-drive is not damaged and I've tried restoring my iPod's disk thru iTunes but it still doesn't work.
(6) I don't have an iPod photo and I can't find the folder to delete the cache if if I did.
(7) The USB cord is firmly connected into my USB port and my iPod
(8) My music is on my external hard-drive so I need to keep 3rd-party hardware connected
(9) I will try another USB cord to see if that works.
Is there anything else that I can do? Can Apple fix this?
Please let me know.

HT1296 I already have an itunes account on my laptop but have been setup on a mac and have songs that have not been purchased from the itunes store, I cannot get the songs from my iPhone onto my itunes account on the mac. how can I do this?

I already have an itunes account on my laptop but have been setup on a mac and have songs that have not been purchased from the itunes store, I cannot get the songs from my iPhone onto my itunes account on the mac. how can I do this?

You copy them from your old computer or your backup copy of your old computer.
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Disk could not be read from or written to

I'm a new ipod user. I can get songs on my ipod. But when I go to get photos I get an error message saying, "ipod cannot be updated. The disk could not be read from or written to."
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Thanks!

I'm a new ipod user. I can get songs on my ipod.
But when I go to get photos I get an error message
saying, "ipod cannot be updated. The disk could not
be read from or written to."
In itunes I can see the ipod. When I go to look at My
Computer, it does not show the ipod as a disk drive.
Thanks!
It's so simple, dont worry. Just connect your ipod to the computer. iTunes must open. In iTunes clcik on the small ipod icon which appears at the right bottom of the itunes window. click on that icon and another window with some options will be opened. Click on "enable disk use" and make this selection marked and click ok.
it'll certainly help!

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Suggestions would be greatful!

Welcome to the discussions,
if the reset did not work, did you try to put it into disk mode? http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1363

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Thanks Jeff. Only thing that rings true is updating OS; when I tried to downoad 10.4 message said I 'could not on this computer'. Since I purchased and installed 10.3 a year ago I don't understand. Also, iPod was downloading perfectly until two days ago when -36 appeared. Bummer. I am not a techie, Apple tech support does not have a clue, and iPod is useless. Ideas?

"The disk could not be read from or written to"??

When I try to sync my ipod it gives me following error message "Attempting to copy to the disk 'My Ipod' failed. The disk could not be read from or written to."
Have not reset or restored it yet, wondering if there is anything I can do that doesn't involve me deleting all the songs on my ipod.
5th Gen 80g Ipod, G5 Imac Mac OS X (10.4.9)

See if this troubleshooting article helps.
Disk cannot be read from or written to error syncing iPod in iTunes.

Attempting to copy to the disk Ipod failed. the disk could not be read from

Keep getting error message Attempting to copy to the disk.....Ipod failed. The disk could not be read from or written to. I can copy to Ipod from my laptop however, can not sync with my G-4 tower. I keep my library on an external HD Lacie d2. I've tried all the possibilities from the support page to no avail.. Need help... When error refers to disk is it referring to my external HD

Hi c2xist,
And you did follow all of the suggestions from this article?:
"Disk cannot be read from or written to" when syncing iPod
Also, you could go through these iPod troubleshooting steps, and see if they are of any help:
The Five Rs
-Kylene

9.1.1 sync problems: "The disk could not be read from or written to."

Using OSX 10.6.3 and upgraded to iTunes 9.1.1. Once I did, I keep getting the following error message: "Attempting to copy to the disk [my ipod] failed. The disk could not be read from or written to." This is followed by another error message: "iTunes could not copy {name of file} to the iPod {iPod name} because the file could not be read or written."
I tried deleting the files mentioned in the error message, but then the message returns with the name of a different file. At this rate, I'll be deleting all my files!
I tried checking everything on the Knowledge Base article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1207
I tried restoring my iPod (twice), but it didn't help.
All my software is up to date. I haven't added any new software since I upgraded iTunes.
NOW...when I try to sync my iPhone, I get the same error message.
What's going on, and can anyone help?
This is very annoying since I can't sync my iPhone which I need or my iPod which I would like.

ArizonaDAK wrote:
"iTunes could not copy {name of file} to the iPod {iPod name} because the file could not be read or written."
check if you have read & write permissions for your iTunes music folder. in finder, right-click on it and +get info+. unlock the little padlock (you may have to enter your admin password) and change the permission settings. next, click on the little gear-shaped icon and +apply to enclosed items+ like so
you may also give everyone read & write access. if this doesn't help, try the same on your iTunes folder (not just the iTunes music folder).
if that make no difference, try reinstalling iTunes. click here and follow the instructions. next, download a fresh copy from here: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/.
you might also try to _*remove and reinstall the Apple Mobile Device Service*_
JGG
edited by the Jolly Green Giant (where Green stands for environmentally friendly)

Error when syncing iPod: The disk could not be read from or written to!!

I have an iPod mini which worked fine on my Windows XP.
Recently got Windows Vista and I downloaded iTunes and my put my music in the library.
When I plugged my iPod into the Vista, it said it was syncing all the songs to my iPod.
After about 3 hours, whilst syncing the last song a notice came up saying, 'Attempting to copy to the disk failed. The disk could not be read from or written to.'
I restored my iPod and reinstalled iTunes but the same thing happend.
I decided to plug my iPod back into the Windows XP, where I've had no problems. When I did this and started snycing all the songs, I got the notice come up again.
'Attempting to copy to the disk failed. The disk could not be read from or written to.'
I haven't been able to use my iPod now for about 5 weeks because I cannot solve the problem so any help will be much appreciated!
Thanks

You have posted in the Mac forum for problems & questions usting the iTunes store. You will probably find more help in the following forum.
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=800

Error:the ipod cannot be updated. the disc could not be read from or writte

May sound silly I am sorry, new to this. Just got an ipod shuffle and have gone through all troubleshooting suggestions ie: restore ipod, reinstall software etc. Am getting an error: "The ipod "administrator's ipod" cannot be updated. The disc could not be read from or written to". This occurs when I click and drag a playlist from the source section to my ipod in the source section. Getting a wee bit discouraged by reading all the problems associated with this ipod and am hoping for an easy fix to slide past further frustration. Please help. Thank you muchly.
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Go to the iPod Shuffle Support Page, look around in there, and follow the troubleshooting steps in the article entitled "Can't be written to" or words to that effect.

Songs won't update. Error message "can not be read from or written to"

Right, so maybe someone can help me.
I've had my Nano since Christmas and have never encountered any problems with it until recently.
Whenever I try and update my iPod (or my husband's for that matter) I get the error message: Attempting to copy to the disk "Gatsby" (name of my iPod) failed. The disk could not be read from or written to"
Sometimes one or two songs will work, and then I'll get the message. If I try again another few songs will work and I'll get the message again.
I have tried everything I can think of.
I have tried resetting my iPod. I've tried reinstalling iPod Updater and iTunes. I've tried restarting the computer. I've tried restoring the iPod to factory settings. And I still have the same problem.
I tried calling Apple Support but they weren't able to help me much. So maybe someone here has an idea. PLEASE HELP!
Since I've restored the iPod I no longer have any songs on it. I only have the few that have managed to copy inbetween attempted updates. My poor little iPod is useless until I can fix this problem.
I have iTunes v6.0.4 and iPod Updater v1.1.1 (the update from 2006-03-23)
Please help!
Thanks!
iMac G5 1.8GHz PowerPC Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Well, I know my operating system is up to date. I know iTunes is up to date. I know iPod Updater is up to date.
I don't think it's a damaged music file, because it doesn't hang on one certain song. It manages to update a few, then I get the error, if I try and update again, it does a few more songs then I get the error again. I've updated dozens of times with the same selection of songs and I've never had a problem.
I tried resetting the iPod. I tried restoring it.
Still hasn't helped.
Someone suggested using fsck from my terminal, but it came back saying everything appeared to be okay. But, my songs are all on my external hard drive, does that make a difference?
It's never seemed to matter before.
I don't know what else to try.
I don't think it's a problem with the iPod itself. My husband's iPod is doing the same thing, which makes me wonder if it isn't my computer, or perhaps a problem with iTunes or the iPod Updater.
I've tried using a different cable, and different ports, but I still have the same problem.
Any ideas?

2G Shuffle error "disk could not be read from or written to"

Just recieved a 2G as a gift. First sync went fine. Songs transferred without issue. Wanted to change some settings and re-sync with new songs and got the error message "disk could not be read from or written to".
Have tried on an XP64 and a Windows 2000 machine with same error. I can sync from an XP Pro Laptop fine. All three are using the same driver (USBSTOR.sys).
Need some help trouble shooting this issue. The XP64 is my main computer and is the one I would like to solve this issue on. I also have a 30GB iPod that syncs on the XP64 machine with no problems.

I don't think the Apple store folks will be able to do anything because the issue is not with every computer.
The fact that I have a computer that can sync with the Shuffle without errors tells me there is an issue with the other 2 machines. As I cannot use the Laptop as my primary library I would like to solve the issue.
I still suspect either iTunes itself or the driver. If anyone else has any suggestions please share them.

The ipod cannot be updated. The disk could not be read from.

The ipod cannot be updated. The disk could not be read from or written to.
This message appears every time I try and update my ipod or put photos on. I also get this message:
An error occured while updating the default player for audio file types. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation.
WHAT DO I DO???????

Perhaps check for corrupted files--I had this issue with a messed up track/ file, and that kept killing the sync. More here:
Lost in Asia, "Disk Could Not Be Read From or Written To." #12, 03:32am Oct 15, 2005 CDT
As for the access privileges part, well, sorry, I have absolutely no idea what that means.
Good luck!

Please help! iPod won't sync: "Disk could not be read from or written to."

I am at the end of my rope with the endless problems I've been having with iTunes and my iPod ever since the iTunes update which included Gapless Playback (a feature which now invariably crashes my entire computer unless I disable it quickly enough). My latest problem has now made my iPod completely useless because I cannot sync it with my music library. Every time it tries to update the songs, it either crashes or I get the error message "Disk could not be read from or written to." I have tried restoring my iPod, which seemed to work, except that after the restore function seemingly completed I still have the flashing Do Not Disconnect screen on my iPod (after about 30 minutes). I already tried synching my iPod while this was going on and I got the same disk error message. Please, please, can anyone tell me what on earth is going on? I've NEVER had problems like this and all of a sudden it seems like everything about iTunes is a complete disaster.

I had the same problem after I moved my library from my PC to my new iMac. It would not sync properly. After a day of thinking about it, researching it, and trying things like starring at the screen to see what song it failed on as it ran the auto sync (a suggestion posted on this site), a light bulb went off. Switch it to manual! If you manually manage the songs that sync it is easy to discover what songs fail. When auto sync is managing it, it jumps all over the place when synchronizing, but if you manually grab say 500 +/- songs at a time, it goes in alphabetical order, and you can see where it fails. It will be the track(s) immediately following the the last track that made it on the iPod. The songs that were corrupted for me played fine in iTunes, but would not transfer to the iPod, and they worked when I was syncing with my PC. Hmmm? I hope this helps.

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