Connecting different ipods to a PC

We have a 30GB video ipod and a 4GB ipod mini in our house and one PC, is it possible for us to share the pc for the 2 different ipods?
30gb video, and ipod mini    

There are a couple of methods for using more than one iPod on a single computer. Have a look at the article linked below. Method one is to have two Mac or Windows user accounts which by definition would give you two completely separate libraries. Method two is to set your preferences so each iPod is updated with only certain playlists within one library. Have a look anyway and see what you think and go for whichever you feel suits your needs best: How To Use Multiple iPods with One Computer

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  • Connecting different iPods to different computers

    My wife has a 4th gen iPod and wants to connect to each of our laptops. I have music and photos on my laptop and she has other music and photos on hers. Back in the old days of iTunes you can set up iPod prefs before you plugged it in. How can she plug into each laptop and download selected songs, photos, files or whatever without erasing what she has on it. I am thinking of getting a new iPod video for myself and doing the same thing. We are running the latest version of iTunes.

    You can use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on a Mac hold down the Option and Command (⌥ and ⌘ Apple) keys. This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and it will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer. You should then be able to change your settings: iTunes Keyboard Shortcuts for OSX
    Once you are connected change the update preference in the iPod Summary tab to "Manually manage music and videos" and click Apply:
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  • HT1351 my ipod touch 2nd generation is no longer reconized in itunes when connected to my computer. I have tried different ipod cables and nothing works.

    my ipod touch 2nd generation is no longer reconized in itunes when connected to my computer. I have tried different ipod cables and nothing works.

    Hi Imminnie,
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.  If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPod touch, this article may help:
    iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
    If issues persist, a thorough removal and reinstall of iTunes would be the next thing to try:
    Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
    Cheers,
    - Ari

  • I have different music files all over three computers. Everytime I connect my iPod to one of these computers it transfer the music files from that computer but delete the music files that I already have in my iPod. I want all my music in my iPod.

    I have different music files in three computers.
    Everytime I connect my iPod into one of these computers it transfer the music files from that computer but delete the music files that I already have in my iPod.
    I want all my music in my iPod.
    What I need to do?
    Thanks!

    I haven't researched it and I don't claim to know everything about iTunes, but it has always been my understanding that you can only use one computer per iPod, but you can have multiple iPods per computer. From what I understand, this is to prevent illegal sharing and whatnot.

  • When I connect my ipod to 2 different Mac computers, it will charge but is not showing up in itunes for sync. What happened?

    When I connect my ipod to 2 different Mac computers, it will charge but is not showing up in itunes for sync. What happened?

    What have you tried so far in terms of troubleshooting this issue?  Are you plugging the iPod into a high powered USB 2.0 port on the back of your Mac? Have you tried a different USB cable?
    What happens if you try to reset the device with it still connected to the Mac?
    How to reset iPod
    Has this iPod ever worked on this Mac or is this the first time you have time you have tried connecting it?
    Have you carefully worked through each and every single suggestion in this Apple support document?
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  • Hi. I have an ipod 7th Gen. Whenever i rate a song from ipod, when i connect my ipod to my pc i see that  another different song is rated on itunes. Can you help me with it? or what causes this problem?

    Hi. I have an ipod 7th Gen. Whenever i rate a song from ipod, when i connect my ipod to my pc i see that  another different song is rated on itunes. Can you help me with it? or what causes this problem?

    Hi Becki ..
    You need to "authorize" the Mac.
    Launch iTunes on the Mac then from the iTunes menu bar top of your screen click Store > Authorize This Computer.
    Now, using the same Apple ID as you used to purchased iTunes media originally, you should be able to sync all your content.
    More details here >  iOS: Syncing with iTunes

  • If I connect my iPod to a different iTunes will it erase all of my pictures when it transfers? I don't want to lose my pictures.

    I am going to connect my IPod 4th generation to my other computer, it's not a MacBook just a regular computer. I guess when it sync it will erase everything does that include pictures?

    when you connect your ipod to the computer it will first ask you to transfer purchases or delete everything and sync with your computer. Click cancel!! you can manually chack to sync music, apps, videos, etc. you can check the boxes to sync the things you want to sync. So when you check music it will only delete the music, and same with everything else so it won't comepletely reset your ipod and keep all your photos and videos!! Also if you check photos it won't delete the photos you took. It will only delete photos synced from other computers. Hope that helped!

  • Multiple users with different Ipods on same computer

    My household has one general computer that is used by myself and my two teenage daughters. We don't use separate logins because it is used mostly to just go online, check our email, and use Itunes along with updating our Ipods. This works fine for us except that we have different Ipods. My girls have the Ipod Mini's and I have the Ipod (with video screen).
    My question is this: Can one computer (running WinXPProSp2)authorize two different Ipods under the same user name? Also, can two (or three) different Ipods be "authorized" on the same computer?

    Yes, your not really authorizing ipods, you just authorize a PC to play songs you buy from iTUnes. Once its authorized all ipods can play the song that connect to it.
    You can separate the music that is loaded to each iPod (Like your music only added to your ipod and your girls ipods only updating there music to there ipods) By creating your own playlist and setting the ipod to update them. This is covered more here http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432

  • Songs greyed out whenever I connect my iPod to iTunes?

    I own an iPod touch 4G. The problem I'm having is whenever I connect my iPod to iTunes, a certain 6 songs show up as "greyed out" and are listed as the most recently added songs. It's not a huge problem but it's bothersome. One of the songs, "Survival" by Muse is on my iPod, the exact same version I purchased and it is not greyed out and I can play it normally. The other songs I don't have on my iPod (not from their respective albums at least, but from a compilation I purchased). They do not show up greyed out on my iPod music, just on iTunes under Music under my iPod name. I don't know why these 6 songs show up greyed out, there's no reason they should. Please help me get rid of this so I don't have to deal with it again!

    Try a new cable and different USB port
    - Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.

  • How do i connect my ipod to a new computer without losing the songs on my..

    I bought a new computer and I've installed itunes on it. I want to transfer all the songs on my ipod to itunes on my new computer. How can i do this without losing the songs on my ipod? Can anyone help me?

    scottydubs,
    Check out the instructions/suggestions here.
    Music from iPod to computer.
    There's also another method I've seen posted. I've successfully tested this across several different Windows PCs.
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    Then go to file/add folder, open 'my computer', select your iPod and click 'ok'.
    The music files should transfer to your iTunes.
    However it appears that no playlists or any other info such as ratings/last played etc will transfer.
    If this is important to you, you may want to use other options.
    There's Yamipod. This is a free program that transfers music and playlists etc from iPod back to the computer.

  • When I connect my ipod to my computer it opens my documents and won't show up in my itunes and I have unistalled then reinstalled itunes and reset my ipod twice and it stills does the same thing how can I make it so that it shows up in my itunes?

    When I connect my ipod to my computer it opens my documents and won't show up in my itunes and I have unistalled then reinstalled itunes and reset my ipod twice and it stills does the same thing how can I make it so that it shows up in my itunes?

    Try
    iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
    I would start with              
    Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
    or              
    Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
    Before you reinstall the Apple software, also remove iCloud vi Control Panel Remove programs. The reinstall the Apple programs
    New cable and different USB port?
    Runs this and see if the results help with determine the cause
    iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
    Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem

  • Is it possible to have 2 different Ipods on one computer?

    I have a Ipod mini first generation and just got a new 30G Ipod.
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    We have 2 minis (my brother and me) , one computer two different tastes in music. The link to help with this is no longer available. I need a way to have one iTunes, but not mix music or have the downloads mix/delete etc. Is there an easy way? I understand about having different users under user accounts, which we do and have disabled fastswitching. I'm not the brightest iPod user so if you have simple instructions it will be very much appreciated!

  • I can't connect my ipod touch to my itunes. itunes isn't showing it's connected but my computer knows it's there

    Hey, i've tried connecting my ipod to my laptop itunes and it's not working. My laptop shows it's connected but itunes isn't showing it's there. i've tired reinstalling, taking itunes off rebooting the laptop and putting it back on. I don't know how to get it working. Plus on top i restarted my ipod and the choice between wifi and connecting to itunes i'm choosing itunes but it's still not showing up. I can use the help for the Windows 7 and ipod touch. Please and Thank you!

    If you tried here:
    iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
    Then try a different computer to help determine if you have a computer or iPod problem.

  • How do I connect the ipod nono 7th gen. to Panasonic home theater sound system

    I ordered an ipod nano for my daughter for christmas as her old original ipod died. She has a Panasonic home theater sound system (SA-PT950) that came with a little dedicated ipod station to connect her ipod to and get surround sound music. Now I see the 7th gen. nano has a different interface and won't work in this station. Is there an adapter available or does anyone know another way to connect it? Thanks

    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD823ZM/A/lightning-to-30-pin-adapter?fnode=72

  • My iphone has been lost in my house and i need to find a way to track it and its offline. it wont connect to the internet so there isnt a way to use find my iphone. i just want to play a sound on it. is there any way i can get a app that connects my ipod

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    If your phone is offline, the ONLY way to find it is to look for it the old fashioned way.  Your phone CANNOT be located electronically if it's offline.

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