Apple TV will not stop syncing.

I have three AppleTVs that are use with iTunes on a PC. Since the last iTunes update 8.1.1, none of the AppleTVs sync properly. The SYNC NEVER STOPS. I do custom syncing that includes, movies, music, and picture from "My Pictures" folder. I note that others have had this problem but I have not seen a solution. I have reinstalled iTunes and the recent update. I have reintalled the software on the AppleTVs. I have made sure that the firewall allows communication on port 3689. All other functions of the AppleTV work. I have rebooted the wireless router. I can rent movies, etc. Does anyone really know what the problem is? When I talk with ATV support they act like they have not heard of this issue before. What should I do to correct this issue or do we have to wait for Apple to fix it with a future iTunes update?

You say that you "disconnecting my ATV from all of my iTunes shares, and reconnecting them again." What do you mean "iTunes shares"...what specifically did you disconnect...where, what, and how? I am almost 70 years old and know just enough about computers to be dangerous. LOL
Steve Gartside suggested I try setting up my ATV configuration from scratch after ensuring that ALL library links have been properly removed from both iTunes and from the the ATV. Problem: I need specific step-by-Step instructions for doing this. I did a complete factory reset on one of my ATVs and I understand that removed all of the ATV Library Links. What does ALL Library links mean in iTunes? Where do I find them to remove them on iTunes.
Looking for help on the above.

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I work with a young man who has special needs and we have been able to use an apple tv for about the six months with no problems. It was working very well for him and he loves it.
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I can't get the apple tv to sync, I can get as far as getting itunes to find the apple tv, but it never syncs all the way and does not transfer any data before disappearing again.
The young mans mother had a geek squad person come out to see if the router settings were okay and to see if they could get the apple tv to sync, he was here about an hour and could not get it to transfer data.
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*He uses windows vista, but i tried using my macbook and it did not work.
*He has a linksys router g.
* Has itunes 8.2 now and the latest apple tv update.
* He has norton but the settings were made sure to let apple tv stream?
* He owns two apple tv's and both are not able to sync, I only try syncing one at a time with the other unplugged.
* When I try to steam it will for about 10 mins then connection is lost.
Any advice would be a big help!

Sounds suspiciously as though something is interrupting the network frequently stopping the sync. Microwaves, cordless landline phones and various other devices including neighbouring wireless setups can cause issues.
AppleTv and iTunes are not that resilient if the connection is broken - one or other seems to refuse to reconnect unless one/other/both are restarted.
I think for troubleshooting I would try a wired sync.
This will hopefully let you work out if it's a wireless problem stopping the sync or something else eg corrupted iTunes library that gets so far then fails.
Connecting an AppleTv direct to the router with an ethernet cable - it doesn't need to be connected to the TV at this stage, but unplug an HDMI lead if there's one connected to it (leave it all connected if you have a long enough network cable of course).
Then try a sync - if it's a wireless thing it should complete the sync. If not the problem could be in itunes/AppleTv or the network environment settings.
My guess is that it's the wireless setup.
Also I assume the computer isn't set to hibrnate/sleep after 10 mins of inactivity which could abort a sync.
AC

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I have the original 8 GB iPhone. I recently updated to the new version of iTunes (8.0.2.20), as well as the new version of the iPhone software (2.2). I had no issues regarding the phone itself, or syncing, until after I updated to version 2.2.
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My phone will not stop syncing. It will not stop copying items.

I can leave it for hours and hours but the sync will never stop, getting stuck on Step 8 "copying items". What do I do? I updated my software to iOS6 as I thought that might help but it is still doing it.
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Apple TV will not complete syncing

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You say that you "disconnecting my ATV from all of my iTunes shares, and reconnecting them again." What do you mean "iTunes shares"...what specifically did you disconnect...where, what, and how? I am almost 70 years old and know just enough about computers to be dangerous. LOL
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I bought a Centro from Sprint.com in March and I am having the same problems. It will not stop trying to Sync even if my cell phone is not connected to the computer via USB cable. I can not even use the phone to call anyone as the "Connecting with the desktop using Cradle/Cable" will not go away. When it is hooked up the computer it works fine and I can use the phone and the HotSyncs are successful but only if it is hooked up to the computer.
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About Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation) software updates
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Shared Photo Streams
Accept invitations for Shared Photo Streams, browse photos and comments, and receive notifications of new content.
AirPlay
Send audio content from Apple TV to AirPlay-enabled speakers and devices (including AirPort Express and other Apple TVs). Also includes the ability to require an onscreen code to use AirPlay with your Apple TV.
iTunes account switching
Save multiple iTunes accounts and switch quickly between them.
Trailers
Search movie trailers. In the United States, see show times for local theaters.
Screen savers
New Cascade, Shrinking Tiles, and Sliding Panels screen savers.
Main menu
Reorder icons on the second page by holding down the select button on the remote.
Subtitles
SDH support for the deaf and hard-of-hearing as well as improvements to viewing and selecting subtitles.
Network configuration
Support for setting up advanced network options using configuration profiles. Seehttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT5437 for more information.
Stability and performance
Includes general performance and stability improvements.
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