Computer restarts when iPod plugged in

When I plug in my iPod to update it, windows/my computer restarts itself, turning off momentarily and then having to restart windows. When it does, iTunes opens and everything works fine, but I'm just wondering WHY this is happening and if there's a way to fix it??

are you getting any sort of blue screen? if so, what numerical and text codes are you getting with it? (ie 0x[zeros/letters/numbers] CAPSANDUNDERSCORES)
if the blue screen mentions a specific file, let us know what that is called too. (exact spelling, please.)
here's a reference on the sorts of things i'm asking about:
Troubleshooting Windows Stop Messages
if you're not seeing a blue screen (or just a flash of one), we can use this technique to make hidden blue screens appear for us:
1) Open your system control panel (Start->Control Panels->System).
2) Select the "Advanced" tab.
3) Click the "Startup and Recover" section's "Settings" button
4) Verify that under "System Failure" the "Automatically restart" checkbox is not checked.

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Computer restarts when ipod is plugged in

Hey!
I just bought new 30g video ipod but now when i plug it in to my PC, blue screen appears and PC crashes. I have tried to reinstall all ipod software, format my pc and tried different USB ports and none of these worked.
Here's some blue screen messages i've got, if they help to solve what might be the problem:
"the problem seems to be caused by the following file: ntfs.sys
PAGEFAULT_IN_NONPAGEDAREA
STOP: 0x00000050(0xC3D9128,0x00000000,0xF74b4000,0x00000000)
ntfs.sys address f7d4650 base at f74b4000, datestamp 41107eea"
"INTERNALPOWERERROR
STOP: 0x000000A0"
"STOP 0x0000008E(0xC0000005,0x8054B39,0xB8AE87DC,0x00000000)"
"DRIVERIRQL_NOT_LESS_OREQUAL
STOP: 0x000000D1(0x00100400,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x00100400)"

One guess is that you have either a faulty cable or a fault in the iPod itself, in either case, causing a momentary short of the +5V of the USB line which may be causing a power fault/glitch on the computer. If you had another cable you could try, that would be one thing. Another thing is to take your iPod and cable to another computer and see if plugging it in does the same thing. You might try a couple different computers in case some are more resistance to USB power glitches than others.
Patrick

Computer restarts when ipod is connected urgent help needed

alright this is weird, I've had my ipod for ages and suddenly I go to plug it in and the computer slows down really really really slow and eventually just turns it self off, restarts and then sits in a black screen. if I leave the ipod plugged into the computer and restart it again it just goes straight back to the black screen, but both my ipod and computer work fine when there not connected. i have the latest version of itunes which seemed to help the first time i tried it actually started to update the ipod but then guess what the computer has another heart attack. urgent help needed please!!!

if I leave the ipod plugged into the computer and restart it again it just goes straight back to the black screen
Given this, I'd put it down to a flaky power supply in the computer. Might want to try using another computer or replacing the PSU.

Entire Computer Freezes When iPod plugged in..

Hey Guys
When my fiance plugs her ipod into her USB port, it works fine for a few moments. Then the computer decides the slow down to the point it freezes. This does not happen with on either of my computers so I know its hers. I reinstalled itunes, did ipod update, got rid of any spyware or viruses, changed the USB port it was using and still no success! Restore is the only thing left but I don't think that will do much.
Anyone else have any suggestions????

Hmm..
Make sure no other programs are open while iTunes is, sometimes having too many open programs slows a computer down.
Nothing else should be connected to the computer when her iPod is.
Have you tried a diferent USB port?
If you have a firewire cable, have you tried that?
Does the computer freeze until you decide to shut it down or it freezes for a couple of minutes? The reason I ask is because when I connect my Nano to my computer, it freezes for about 5 mins searching for my Nano and then it shows in the iTunes' "Source" list.

I've got a new computer and when i plug in my ipod, the message says this ipod has a different itunes library do you want to delete it and use this new library/ you will loose all content. I want one itunes account but can't figure out how.

i've got a new computer and when i plug in my ipod, the message says this ipod is synced with another itunes account. do you want to erace the contents and set up with this itunes. i want one account only but don't want to loose my ipod contents. tried uninstalling itunes and redoing get the same message.

Copy everything from your old computer, or your backup copy of your old computer, to your new one.

My 6th generation nano isn't recognized by my computer. When I plug it in an error message pops up, which says "USB Device Not Recognized". Does anyone know how to start trouble shooting this. I updated both windows and iTunes.

My 6th generation nano isn't recognized by my computer. When I plug it in an error message pops up, which says "USB Device Not Recognized". Does anyone know how to start trouble shooting this? I updated both windows and iTunes.

Work through all the suggestions in this Apple support document first.
iPod: Does not appear in Windows or iTunes and Device Manager is empty
B-rock

I have just bought a macbook pro and i want to use an ext hard drive with it which i previously used on a windows computer, but when i plug it in it doesn't show up on my macbook pro, I've wiped it and just need to format it but don't know how, help

i have just bought a macbook pro and i want to use an ext hard drive with it which i previously used on a windows computer, but when i plug it in it doesn't show up on my macbook pro, I've wiped it and just need to format it but don't know how, any help would be much appreciated

Try the other USB port. If it still doesn't show up in Disk Utility then there may be something wrong with your Mac. Try something else in each USB port and see if it is seen. If the other thing, like a USB thumb drive, does show up in disk utiltiy then the USB ports are fine.
Power down the system and restart with the drive connected, go to DU and see it it is seen.

My computer crashed and I lost everything on it. Got a new computer and when I plug my Iphone in it says I this phone is already with another itunes library erase and replace.. I don't want to lose everything on my phone cuz there is nothing in my itunes

My Computer crashed and I lost everything on it. Just got a new computer and when I plug my iphone into it to sync it says Ii can't because its already synced with another itunes I've logged into my itunes acc.) It says I must earse and replace with new itunes I don't want to lose everything on my phone by doing this is there anything else i ca do

That's what backups are for. Use Time Machine. It's free and external drives are cheap. To recover your iPhone's content requires the use of third party utilities. Success is not guaranteed. Read:
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991

I have a new computer and when i plugged my iphone in to upgrade it, I lost all of my songs and applications. I need to know how to recover it as I've looked all over the webstie and my account is empty?

I have a new computer and when i plugged my iphone in to upgrade it, I lost all of my songs and applications. I need to know how to recover it as I've looked all over the website and my account is empty?

If you are in the USA (is that Pearland, Texas), with iTunes 10.3 and iOS 4.3.3 or later, you can download your previous purchases directly to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or computer.
Here are the instructions: Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519

I had to get a new computer and when I plug in my iPhones it does not have all the apps I bought. I get the error: are you sure you want to sync apps? All existing apps and their data on the iPhone will be replaced with apps from this iTunes library.

How do I get an old library onto a new computer. When I plug in phone all my apps do not show up.

You need to copy the iTunes liubrary from your Old computer, or its Backup, to your New computer...
See Here for one way
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
Or...
From your Old Computer... Copy your ENTIRE iTunes FOLDER to an External Drive... and then from the External Drive to your New Computer..
Backup iTunes to an External Drive
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
An Added Bonus is that you will then have a Backup of iTunes...

When iPod plugged in it tells me it can't be used because the mobile device service isn't started. It is not a phone and I've updated before. Any thoughts?

When iPod plugged in it tells me it can't be used because the mobile device service isn't started. It is not a phone and I've updated before. Any thoughts?

See Here... http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567

My daughters computer crashed along with her itunes library. She can plug it into my computer so how do we create her account on my computer? When we plug it in, it wants to replace her nano songs with my library.

My daughters computer crashed along with her itunes library. She can plug it into my computer so how do we create her account on my computer? When we plug it in, it wants to replace her nano songs with my library.

Not quite surewhat your asking exactly. You look here for different ways on importing media from nano to your computer! https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2417169?start=0&tstart=0

Have a new computer and when ipod connected it synchronises up to the end when a message appears "Cannot be synced; You do not have enough access priveleges for this operation"

have a new computer and when ipod connected it synchronises up to the end when a message appears "Cannot be synced; You do not have enough access priveleges for this operation"
can anyone help

Launch iTunes on your new computer then from the menu bar click Store / Authorize This Computer.
Try syncing.
If that didn't work, deleting the photo cache helped for the same issue here > https://discussions.apple.com/thread/997075?start=0&tstart=0
iTunes: Understanding the iPod Photo Cache folder

My PC restarts when I plug mi iPod in!

When I plug my Ipod 2gb to my PC, most of the times it restarts, but not always... it's pretty strange!
But this only happens in my own computer, I have tried with different ones, but it would only happen in mine.
Could any one help me?
thanks!

well... my computer is no laptop, and I have no idea what it is! Is the one in my house, pentium 4, win XP, 7200rpm hard disc... I don´t know what could help and what couldn´t.
I couldn`t try with other USB ports, due to the fact that I'm downloading music from the internet, and the risk of restarting my computer is too high
But within a few days I try and tell you what happened...
thank you all!

Computer Crashes when I plug in Ipod Nano

I have a brand new ipod nano - I loaded in itunes and ripped my music for old cds.
When I plug in my new ipod via usb my computer crashes - I have tried multiple usb connections on my pc

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Computer restarts when iPod plugged in

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