Cannot Disconnect 30gb ipod

on my one computer i dont have itunes and dont need it. i use that computer to charge my ipod and sometimes when its "charging" is says very low battery and dies while its plugged in. also i cannot disconnect it because it says ipod cannot be ejected at this time.please help with these issues thanks.

The computer with itunes is at my dads house where all my songs are. the computer at my mom's house where im at most of the time does not have itunes because it is too slow. i use the computer at my moms house to charge my ipod. my computer does recognize it. i have windows.

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Cannot Disconnect My iPod!!

This stupid window pops up asking me if I want to download the latest version of iTunes, and naively I do. Now every time I plug in my iPod, my iPod never stops flashing "Do Not Disconnect" and my iTunes obviously has no freaking clue that I've hooked up an iPod. What do I do? I can't upload songs and stuff, and I'm afraid I'm going to hurt my iPod by disconnecting it. Someone please help me!

Close Itunes and then use the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon running in the lower left hand tray: or
Double-click My Computer.
Right-click the iPod icon.
Choose Eject from the shortcut menu.
Any chance you have your IPOD set to Manual Update?
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93492

"Disk cannot be read from or written to" when syncing 30GB iPod

"Disk cannot be read from or written to" when syncing classic 30GB IPod.
We have a few thousand songs and about 50 videos on the above ipod. Just yesterday, we received the "disk cannot be read from or written to" message when trying to sync and charge the ipod.
Our software is up to date, and we restored the factory settings, to no avail. The ipod actually starts to sync, but after about 20 mins. we receive this message and only 103 songs and 21 videos have been synced. We have a second newer ipod with 80GB which syncs from the same itunes account with no problems.
We recently added photos, so we tried to sync the 30GB ipdo without the photos, but still received the subject error message.
Please help!

Sounds like a hardware problem - a bad disk or, at the very least, bad sectors on the disk in the iPod.
There probably is not much you can do. You can try putting the iPod into disk mode and check the drive using Windows:
Open My Computer
Right click the iPod
Choose Properties
Go to the Tools tab
Click the Check now button
Windows may or may not be able to salvage the drive. You do not say if you can still use the iPod without errors; there is the possibility that you will lose data on the iPod during the repair.

Cannot disconnect IPOD b/c files are in use by another program???

All other programs have been closed, but I cannot eject my IPOD. I have no clue what to do. This is the first time I've seen the message. I've only dl one song prior to the message and I deleted it to see if this would resolve the issue...to no avail. Please help

Easy way. Reset the iPod, then disconnect when you see the Apple logo.
Another way. Hold ctr-alt-del to bring up the Windows Task Manager. Go to the Processes tab and look for iTunesHelper.exe and iPodService.exe. Select them and hit the End Process button. Close the Windows Task Manager Window and try ejecting the iPod via the safely remove hardware method.
  If you are still having problems you can try one more thing. Right click on the My Computer icon and select Manage from the list of actions. Go to the Services and Applications item and from there the services item. Double click on the services item to bring up the list of services currently installed on your computer. Look for the iPod Service and double click on it. From the new window select Stop. Now try again to eject using the safely remove hardware option.
  If all else fails shut down the computer and disconnect the iPod.

I have a 2004 30gb ipod colour.....it was previously set up so i could manage the music on an old mac book pro g4.....i now have a new mac book pro, but i cannot get the music from my old ipod on to my mac......how do i do this???

i have a 2004 30gb ipod colour.....it was previously set up so i could manage the music on an old mac book pro g4.....i now have a new mac book pro, but i cannot get the music from my old ipod on to my mac......how do i do this???

See this older post from another forum member Zevoneer covering the different methods and software available to assist you with the task of copying content from your iPod back to your Mac and into iTunes.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
Once you have successfully done that you can go ahead and choose Erase and Sync when you plug your iPod in.
B-rock

Ipod cannot be disconnected / old Ipod charger doesn't work with nano 3G.

Hey,
i have problems to disconnect my ipod nano 3gen. from itunes!
It says that it cannot dosconnect the ipod because there are programs which use files on it. So how can i disconnect it savely? Can i use the windows hardware disconnect "tool"?
+solved! it was my defragmentation tool...+
My second problem is that an old ipod charger only works with ipod 5gen and ipod nano 2gen. but not with my ipod nano 3gen. Is there anything wrong with it?
If so, which charger can i buy?
I hope you can help me!
Greetz
Phil from Frankfurt!
Message was edited by: gamerphil

thanks for your help :P
no answers?

Cannot upload photo into my 30gb ipod..

hi...i got a problem when im trying to upload my photo into my 30gb ipod video..it turns up to have an error and this will appears averytime i try to upload my photo into my ipod:- "the ipod cannot be updated.the disk could not be read from or written to." can anyone please help me and tell me why is this happened...i've tried to copy all the photos into a new folder ang just try to upload that folder but the same thing happens..please tell me what i should do...
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Thank you for your reply . The folder I am synching to is located on my desktop . I have tried to synch to the same folder from the my documents folder and from the my pictures folder . I read / watched the info you suggested . Is it possible that my problem is itunes does not have 'write' access to the folder I am synching to ? How would I enable write access to the folder . I do not see the option in the folder properties menu . I noticed the folder is identified as read only in the properties menu . also i have noticed that the ipod photo cache folder created in the photos folder contains multiple folders , some of which contain ithmb files and a photo database file .

My Daughter forgot passcode an ipod disabled. I started the restoration and in the middle itunes disconnects and states cannot connect to ipod because locked, put in passcode.

My Daughter forgot her passcode and disabled her ipod touch. When I do the restore settings on itunes. It starts out fine and then in the middle it disconnects the ipod and states that itunes can not connect due to passcode locked, enter passcode. Any help would be appreciated.?

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Cannot transfer photos to my 30gb ipod

I recently purchased a 30gb ipod video .I would like to put photos onto it but have been unable to do so . I have synched my ipod to the folder containing the pictures I wish to transfer , watched the various indicator screens appear as itunes goes through the process of resizing the images but at the end of the process itunes always returns the error message " Ipod ' name of ipod ' could not be updated . The specified folder could not be found. " I am quite frustrated . The folder is synched and on my desktop . I am running windows xp on a pc . I have tried to transfer photos after allowing disk usage to no success . I have searched the internet and read many forum postings on ilounge and found no remedy . Hoping I will find help here . - Newbie101

Thank you for your reply . The folder I am synching to is located on my desktop . I have tried to synch to the same folder from the my documents folder and from the my pictures folder . I read / watched the info you suggested . Is it possible that my problem is itunes does not have 'write' access to the folder I am synching to ? How would I enable write access to the folder . I do not see the option in the folder properties menu . I noticed the folder is identified as read only in the properties menu . also i have noticed that the ipod photo cache folder created in the photos folder contains multiple folders , some of which contain ithmb files and a photo database file .

30GB iPod won't connect to iTunes applications and is now frozen

So I'm nearly useless on a computer and I recently received a 30GB iPod for Christmas. It had been running fine until about two days ago when I had my computer updated and installed a 200GB hard drive keeping my older hard drive as a slave.
Once I did that and transferred my iTunes to the active hard drive I couldn't get my iPod to work anymore.
It no longer shows up in iTunes and the iPod updater doesn't even recognize it. It only shows up as an external hard drive under "my computer" heading. I've tried resetting it and it still doesn't work. I'm currently removing all of my iTunes files and reinstalling the whole lot in hopes that it may help fix the problem.
Unfortunately now my iPod has frozen up and when I start it they only display is the title “disk mode”, a check mark and the “ok to disconnect” dialogue. And none of the buttons are responding so I can’t reset it.
Has anyone else encountered this or have any advice on what to do?

I have a somewhat similar issue.
I cannot connect my 30GB video iPod to iTunes. The iPod plays my song files; however, when I connect the USB cable to my iPod the 'do not disconnect' image appears; furthermore, the iPod doesn't show up on the 'source panel' of iTunes.
I still haven't figured out how to fix it.

HT1351 Whether or not I sync items on iTunes to my ipod, I cannot eject the ipod because a message keeps coming up and saying that my ipod cannot be ejected because it contains files that are being used by another application. How do I fix this?

I just got an ipod classic 7th generation a couple days ago and I'm having a heck of a time with it. My latest problem is that with media on iTunes, I cannot eject the ipod because it says that it cannot be ejected because it contains files that are being used by another application. What application is this, and what do I do about it?

Hi newipoduser,
Here are some possible solutions:
Do you use musicmatch jukebox on your computer? If you do, you have to go into task manager on windows and end process mim.exe. It interferes with disconnecting ext devices
Empty your "trash/recycle bin."
If that doesn't work, try quitting all your programs, especially music-type programs, basically things that look for mp3's etc.
if that doesn't work, "log off" then "log on" and that should refresh/purge your OS system.
Finally, you can restart your computer.
Hope one of these helps!
Cheers,
GB

TS1398 I can no longer connect to my home wireless on my ipad2, have done all the suggested fixes, still cannot connect. Daughter cannot connect her iPod, but husbands laptop is connected to wireless.

All of a sudden my ipad will not connect to our home wireless. I have reset the wireless settings, turned my ipad off and back on, turned off wireless and back on, basically have done all of the fixes suggested and still I cannot connect. My daughter cannot connect her iPod either, but my husbands laptop can and is connected to our wireless. The wireless is working and until two days ago I had no problems connecting.

Some things to try first:
1. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord for 30 seconds or longer) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
2. Go to Settings>Wi-Fi and turn Off. Then while at Settings>Wi-Fi, turn back On and chose a Network.
3. Change the channel on your wireless router (Auto or Channel 6 is best). Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html
4. Go into your router security settings and change from WEP to WPA with AES.
5. Renew IP Address: (especially if you are droping internet connection)
    •    Launch Settings app
    •    Tap on Wi-Fi
    •    Tap on the blue arrow of the Wi-Fi network that you connect to from the list
    •    In the window that opens, tap on the Renew Lease button
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iOS 6 Wifi Problems/Fixes
Fix For iOS 6 WiFi Problems?
http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/09/27/fix-ios-6-wifi-problems/
Did iOS 6 Screw Your Wi-Fi? Here’s How to Fix It
http://gizmodo.com/5944761/does-ios-6-have-a-wi+fi-bug
How To Fix Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue After Upgrading To iOS 6
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/09/fix-wi-fi-connectivity-issue-after-upgrading- to-ios-6.html
iOS 6 iPad 3 wi-fi "connection fix" for netgear router
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsWS4ha-dn0
Apple's iOS 6 Wi-Fi problems
http://www.zdnet.com/apples-ios-6-wi-fi-problems-linger-on-7000004799/
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Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304
WiFi Connecting/Troubleshooting http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/wifi/
How to Fix: My iPad Won't Connect to WiFi
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/How-To-Fix-My-Ipad-Wont-Connect -To-Wi-Fi.htm
iOS: Connecting to the Internet http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1695
iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems
http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/
Fix iPad Wifi Connection and Signal Issues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwWtIG5jUxE
Fix Slow WiFi Issue https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2398063?start=60&tstart=0
How To Fix iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue http://tinyurl.com/7nvxbmz
Unable to Connect After iOS Update - saw this solution on another post.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4010130
Note - When troubleshooting wifi connection problems, don't hold your iPad by hand. There have been a few reports that holding the iPad by hand, seems to attenuate the wifi signal.
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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
 Cheers, Tom

I have an IPod Nono 2 Gen when connected to Itunes it shows up but when i try to open it it just disapperas from screen and I have to reconnect ipod to get it back. Also I cannot find my Ipod in the Device Manager on my PC, Can anyone help please

My IPOD Nono 2nd Gen showes up in ITunes but when I clike on it it just disapears and the only way to get IPOD Icon back is to disconnect it from PC then reconnect it when agin the icon apperas but when selected just disapears. Also I cannot Find the IPOD in the device Manager on PC not sure if this is cause of problem. The IPOD worked OK up to 4 weeks ago Can any one help please?

Try one or more of the following:
> Restart Your Computer
> Uninstall and Reinstall iTunes
> Reset iPod (nothing will get deleted)
> Look in My Computer (Windows 98, XP) OR Computer (Windows Vista or 7) and see if your iPod is in there.
In some cases (and this happened to me before) plug your iPod in and out your computer a few times. It should get it going. If not, then I strongly recommend starting your computer.

30GB iPod Video Prevents ASUS A7N8X-X Mobo from Completing POST

Greetings,
I've owned my iPod for about a week now, but it seems to have a little bit of an issue with nForce 2 based ASUS A7N8X-X motherboards, specifically in regards to the fact that if the iPod is connected to the PC during boot, the motherboard will not complete its POST and the boot is aborted. Where the POST aborts isn't consistent, but the majority of the time, it will abort on or before the CPU diagnostic. If I disconnect the iPod and then reset the system, the motherboard completes its POST as it normally would.
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Rating Music On 5G 30GB iPod

iPod: 5G, 30GB
OS: Windows XP
Sync: Manually manage music and videos
I've recently started rating my songs on my iPod so I can have a smart playlist for my favorites. I had rated a lot of songs on my iPod using the iPod itself since I was away from the computer and iTunes. When I connected my iPod to my computer, all my ratings were gone, and remain gone when I disconnect my iPod from the computer. However, when I make the ratings on iTunes on my computer, the rating remains when my iPod is connected as well as when it is not.
How can I retain ratings I make on the go?
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I'm pretty sure I set it to automatic.
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Is there anything else I could be doing wrong. This is so frustrating. I restored and resynced and everything too.

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