ANOTHER FIX FOR UNRECOGNIZED IPODS WITH COMPUTER FREEZES

Wonder of wonders, Apple has actually done something about this problem.
Here's what they told us to do:
1. Download the latest version of iTunes FROM THE WEBSITE. It's version 6.0.1.3.
2. Back up your music just to be safe.
3. Go to Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel, and uninstall iTunes.
4. Restart the computer.
5. Install the new version of iTunes.
6. Restart again.
7. Do a little happy dance of joy, as (hopefully) your iPod works now!
Tips that we have found to get things working:
-Always close iTunes before plugging in the iPod. Let iPod open iTunes on its own.
-It will be slow. Be patient.
Hope this helps everyone!

P.S. Keep the iPod unplugged from the computer during this process. Plug it back in once you've verified that the new iTunes version is installed, and you've closed it.

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I own a computer business and I have a lot of broken IPOD's come in the door. Last night I got one that I have never seen. It kept restarting itself. When it would come up there was a blue screen with data flashing.
The IPOD was unresponsive not showing up in iTunes or on "My Computer." I plugged it up to a Mac and still No Response. I got on here and read all of your posts about taking it apart and disconnecting the battery. I did that, and still, NOTHING.
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3) When you let go, the apple symbol will come on. Immediately hold down the select button and the play button. Your computer should immediately recognize the iPod. (If it does not work the 1st time, try the sequence 3 or 4 times to insure that you got the sequence correct.)
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This fix came from Caspar (Thank you SOOO much!). It took me 10 minutes to do this and now my beloved ipod nano is back! Hopefully this will help some of you:
Original Problem: Updated iTunes(6.0.5) and iPod nano (1.2). After the update, iTunes would not recognize my iPod and therefore would not let me remove the iPod from my computer, which seems to be the problem most people are having.
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*uninstall iTunes, iPod, and any updates (make sure anything related to these two programs are not on your computer)
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necessary
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*Double click "computer management"
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Hopefully this will help some people, as I have spent the past 2 weeks doing the 5R's thing. After completing the steps above, I haven't had a problem with my iPod..and now my Nike+ works!! Thanks again, Caspar...you're a genius!!
p.s. if this helps, please repost this message to others who have the same problem as we do...

This fix came from Caspar (Thank you SOOO much!). It
took me 10 minutes to do this and now my beloved ipod
nano is back! Hopefully this will help some of you:
Original Problem: Updated iTunes(6.0.5) and
iPod nano (1.2). After the update, iTunes would not
recognize my iPod and therefore would not let me
remove the iPod from my computer, which seems to be
the problem most people are having.
The Fix:
*uninstall iTunes, iPod, and any updates (make sure
anything related to these two programs are not on
your computer)
*Open Control Panel
*Click the "switch to classic view" link, if
necessary
uble click "administrative tools"
*Double click "computer management"
*Under "storage" click on "disk management"
*Find your iPod's listing
*Right-click on it and click "format"
*Select "FAT32" and start the format
*After reformatting, remove iPod from computer
*Download iTunes directly from the Apple website (I
didn't restart my computer at the prompt)
*Download 6/28/06 update for iPod (do NOT plug iPod
in before doing this!)
*Open update for iPod and wait until prompt to plug
iPod in (do not plug in early)
*Wait for the update....and there ya have it!!
Hopefully this will help some people, as I have spent
the past 2 weeks doing the 5R's thing. After
completing the steps above, I haven't had a problem
with my iPod..and now my Nike+ works!! Thanks again,
Caspar...you're a genius!!
p.s. if this helps, please repost this message to
others who have the same problem as we do...
Mate, i had the same problem, the details laid down by meetbeef are the dogs, sorted my nano out.. thanks very much... why dont APPLE tell us what to do !!??

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