Connecting full iPod to new Itunes

I have an iPod video that I just filled with all the media on my pc, but due to a hard drive problem, I have to wipe the drive. If I wipe my drive and reinstall itunes on this computer, when I plug in my iPod, will it erase all of the media I have on it? or can i safely keep the media on the iPod and use iTunes to add more new media on?

If your iPod is set to manually update then yes, connecting it to an empty iTunes will wipe it. You can set it to manual before you wipe your HD and that will conserve what is on it, see this tutorial: http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/tutorial/ipgettingstartedt3.html
Alternatively before wiping your hard drive, you could use your iPod to save your iTunes and move the files to your fresh installation: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173-en

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If you connect your ipod to your computer then look in the hidden folder labeled "iPod_Control" . (This is on a Mac version, but i think it's the same for Windows) and in "Music" is all your music mixed up in different folders. Just drag the MUSIC folder onto itunes then BAM! It's done ;D
Source:... This is what I did when this EXACT thing happened to me ;D

My iPod touch is permanently disabled and it says to connect my iPod to my iTunes yet when I do that, it tells me to type in pass code even though it's still disabled. i cant go to DFU mode cause my home button is broken PLEASE HELP ME GOD I MISS MY IPOD

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i cant do that sir ,my ipod touch 4g keeps rebooting and rebooting all over again until the battery is empty HELP GUYS PLEASE

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I have the same problem with mine... but im trying to find a way to fix it without restoring it...
but one fix is to shut it down completely ... then press and hold BOTH the power button and the home button .. hold both of those 4 ten seconds .. then release the power button but still hold down the home button .. and then it'll show something that says "connect to itunes" once u get it connected to itunes , click the restore button ... BEWARE THIS WILL WIPE OUT EVERYTHING ON YOUR IPOD!!! IT WILL RESTORE IT BACK TO FACTORY SETTINGS , AS IF U JUST BOUGHT IT !!!!! then it should work fine again .. but u will lose all data on there besides the things you have synced with itunes already..
Thats y im iffy with doing this , im trying to find a fix where i wont have 2 restore it but i dont think there is 1 :'(
good luck tho
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When i connect my ipod shuffle to itunes i get an error message the ipod cannot be synced, the required disk cannot be found anyone have this happen?

When i connect my ipod shuffle to itunes i get an error message the ipod cannot be synced, the required disk cannot be found anyone have this happen? How do i get past it?

I seem to recall that this may be cause by overloading the USB bus (lack of power to go around). Shut down your computer. Reset the iPod shuffle using this procedure.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1655
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iTunes will only show the serial number for iOS devices backed up using iTunes (and the iPod nano is not an iOS device). For alternative ways to find the serial number, see:
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Online at My Support Profile
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From iPod: How to find the serial number.

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i want to connect my ipod to the itunes because its atomatically off and its show me to connect with itunes so plz would u help me////

Connect the iPod to your computer and restore via iTunes.
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TS1372 when connecting my ipod nano to itunes, it states unknown error (2005) ? Thank you

When I connect my ipod nano to itunes it shows an error, unknown (2005) and it my ipod doesn't appear. I have a shuffle and it recognises that fine. Has my nano given up or is there something I can do?
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Did you already try the suggestions mentioned in this article? iTunes: Error 13019 during sync

I connected my iPod Classic while iTunes Library was open, bu t no "device" sign or word appeared anywhere

I connected my iPod Classic while iTunes Library was open, bu t no "device" sign or word appeared anywhere.
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Hello Peramia,
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
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on connecting my iPod NANO to iTunes the music list of songs is FADED I cannot change or listen to the music except through the earphones.

Was it ever in this iTunes library?
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Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
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If the songs are not in your iTunes library how do y expect them to sync to the iPod?
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Yes. You'll want to copy all the content from the older iPod back to your new iTunes library first. Once you have successfully copied and stored all of this content in your new iTunes library, you can set it up to sync to your new Nano.
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Ipod nano, new itunes, and windows vista

Hello,
I just recently bought a new computer that came with windows vista. With all the problems i've been having, I was sure that I would have problems with iTunes...
Well everything went surprisingly well when installing the new iTunes and adding all of my music files to the library. I nervously connected my iPod to the USB, thinking it would erase all of my files but I was happy to discover that my computer recognized my iPod and remembered that I keep it so that I can manually manage my music.
Now the problem is that, when I connect my iPod it comes up with a list of tabs, (summary, music etc...)...the summary tab says that my iPod has 13M left out of 4 gigs which is correct...but when I click on the music tab, it does not show the list of music in my iPod...so I cannot edit what is on my iPod. It gives me the option of syncing my iPod to my iTunes library, but I don't want to do that because it will erase everything that is already on my iPod, and I'm afraid that I'll have problems after that such as not being able to add songs onto it. When I eject my iPod and look through it, I find all of the songs still on it....is there an option somewhere that I'm overlooking? Is this something that has to do with the new iTunes or do you think it may be something with Vista?
any input would be appreciated, thanks.

This has nothing to do with Windows Vista, it's basically just one of the changes from iTunes 6 to iTunes 7. If you look in the left-hand column of iTunes (the source list) you should see the name of your iPod below the word "devices." If you look to the left of the name of the iPod icon, you should see a small triangle that appears to be pointing toward the iPod. Click on it. You should now see an additional menu below the iPod's name. If you click on "music" below your iPod, it should show you a list of what's on your iPod.
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I am having trouble connecting my Ipod to my itunes. Everytime i connect my ipod my computer gets it but it does not show up on itunes. Is there something i have to do so when i plug in my ipod to my laptop it shows up on itunes?

I used to be able to connect my ipod to my laptop and itunes used to open up and i could manage my ipod. But now I connect my ipod to my laptop and itunes does not come up. So i opened itunes and pluged in my ipod but it did not show up in itunes. My ipod does connect to my laptop but for some reason itunes is not showing me my ipod and i dont know what to do. Anyone know please?

See
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- 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
However, after your remove the Apple software components also remove the iCloud Control Panel via Windows Programs and Featurs appin the Window Control Panel. Then reinstall all the Apple software components
- New cable and different USB port
- Run this and see if the results help with determine the cause
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I cannot connect my iPod touch to iTunes

There are several factors preventing me from connecting my sister's iPod Touch to iTunes on my computer (the same one I used to set up her iPod):
1. The sleep/wake button is jammed, or just doesn't work. The button ITSELF feels fine. It pushes down with a "click" feel, like all of the other devices I use, but nothing happens. It fails to turn off or turn on the iPod; it's a dud. I think this is the main issue. She's had a problem turning it off, lately. Since this is an ipod 3, I highly doubt the warranty is still active, and isn't worth getting Apple involved.
2. She was sleepy when she set her passcode and punched in the wrong numbers (which I don't understand, since it asks you to re-enter the password before it is accepted). Unfortunately, as a theft deterrent, each time a password is incorrectly submitted, the wait time to re-enter becomes longer and longer until the device is disabled. Now it shows the message, "IPOD IS DISABLED connect to iTunes".
3. Connecting to itunes brings up a message in iTunes: "ITunes could not connect to iPod "iPod Touch" because it is locked with a passcode. You must enter your passcode on the iPod Touch before it can be used with iTunes."
I Googled the "iTunes could not connect..." message, which gave instructions to restart the iPod with the sleepwake/homebutton trick, but that can't be successfully accomplished with a broken sleepwake button.
I Googled "broken sleep/wake button", but that gave instructions to restore the iPod in iTunes, but it won't connect in iTunes without the passcode correctly entered in the iPod.
I Googled "Wrong password", but that gave instructions to restore the iPod in iTunes. [sigh!]
I asked my sister if she had a wobbly table or chair with one leg shorter than the rest, and she said she did. I told her to place the iPod under the short leg. She asked, "How is that going to fix my iPod?" I replied, "It isn't. But it will fix your table." Took her a few seconds to realize that it was all her iPod was good for.
I don't want to resort to the wobbly table fix just yet. I thought if there was going to be a way to fix this without reaching out to the Apple store (which would probably only be able to sell her a new iPod), this would be the place to find the answer...a place where most genius iDevice users would hang out to help other users.
Any suggestions?

FIXED IT!!!!!
Ok, here's one of the problems I was having (among the others listed above): I kept getting the message that I had to enter my passcode in the iPod. I searched for solutions and came across one that said I had to close down iTunes first, before plugging in the iPod, so I did that.
Lo and Behold, the USB symbol appeared on the iPod when I plugged it in without opening iTunes.
I opened iTunes, and Lo and Behold again, the iTunes showed the ipod on the side and the message popped up that said it was in restore mode. I selected "Restore and download new updates".
I was good to go, right?
WRONG!!!
Every few minutes into the download, I would STILL get a message saying that I had to enter iPod's passcode, and the iPod would return to the dreaded "disabled" screen! I tried it several times, with no success.
THEN I noticed that even though the iPod was unplugged from iTunes, the update continued to download.
SO...
I waited until the update had seconds left to be completely downloaded. Then I reduced (not minimized) iTune's window and clicked on the desktop background. I plugged in the iPod, which again showed the USB symbal. I maximized the iTunes window, and the message appeared as usual saying the iPod was in restore mode. I selected the "restore and download" button, but THIS time, it didn't have enough time to reject the iPod. Within seconds, the download was complete, and the restoration continued as normal (for other iPods, anyway). I held my breath the whole way, but it's GOOD AS NEW! By "Good as new", I mean her ipod has no apps or music. She'll have to reinstall all that, but they're paid for. Not sure about the music, which was her main concern, but even if she had to buy all that all over again, it's still much cheaper than buying a new iPod.
Guess she'll have to find something else to level her table.
:::::EDIT::::
I'm sorry, planb77, I didn't see your last post. I forgot to reload. But thank you for your help.
By the way, the sleep/wake button still doesn't work right, but she can select to have the ipod shut down after X amount of minutes. The only thing she'll have a problem with is turning the iPod off all the way (which she never does, anyway...who does?), and take screen shots.
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Transfering songs on iPod to new iTunes on new computer (Mac)

I just purchased a Mac. How do I transfer all the songs I have in my iPod to the iTunes in my new Mac?
I read one post (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1329), but it very confusing.
At first glance, I though that the web site would be helpful, but it is not. Here is why: The first series of instructions asks that I do things with my old computer - I DON'T HAVE AN OLD COMPUTER. It is gone and now I have a new Mac with no music in my iTunes in the new Mac. I do, however, have an Ipod with all the songs on that.
Therefore, I scrolled down to the sections dealing with the new computer. The first section was "Get iTunes ready on your new computer." However, I already have iTunes on the new computer so I skipped that. The next section was for backing up any music on the new computer. I do not have any music on the new computer yet!!
So I next turned to "Copy music to new computer." Step number 3 says to "Locate the iPod on the new computer" but the prior instructions (1 and 2) never instructed me to connect my iPod to the new computer. Am I supposed to? If so, won't iTunes automatically start updating my Ipod (with all my songs on it!) and since I do not have any songs on my iTunes, everything on my iPod will be deleted? Help . . .
*Isn't there just a simple way to do it?*

*won't iTunes automatically start updating my Ipod (with all my songs on it!) and since I do not have any songs on my iTunes, everything on my iPod will be deleted? Help . . .*
Connect your iPod to your computer. If it is set to update automatically you'll get a message that it is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all the songs from your iPod. When your iPod appears in the iTunes source list change the update setting to manual, that will let you use our iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button. Also when using most of the utilities listed below your iPod needs to be enabled for disc use, changing to manual update will do this by default: Managing content manually on iPod and iPhone
Once you are safely connected there are a few things you can do to restore your iTunes from the iPod. If you have any iTunes Music Store purchases the transfer of purchased content from the iPod to authorised computers was introduced with iTunes 7. You'll find details in this article: Copying iTunes Store purchases from your iPod or iPhone to a computer
The transfer of content from sources such as songs imported from CD is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve music files and playlists from your iPod. I use Senuti but have a look at the web pages and documentation for the others too, you'll find that they have varying degrees of functionality and some will transfer movies, videos, photos and games as well. This is just a small selection of what's available, you can read reviews and comparisons of some of them here:
Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
Comparison of iPod managers
Senuti Mac Only (Currently only the beta version is iPod Touch & iPhone compatible)
PodView Mac Only
PodWorks Mac Only
iPodDisk PPC Mac Only (experimental version available for Intel Macs)
TuneAid Mac only (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iPodRip Mac & Windows
YamiPod Mac & Windows
Music Rescue Mac & Windows
iPod Music Liberator Mac & Windows
iGadget Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
Floola Mac & Windows
iRepo Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iPod Access Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
TouchCopy Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
There's also a manual method of copying songs from your iPod to a Mac or PC. The procedure is a bit involved and won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's available on page 2 at this link: Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide
Keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync. I would also advise that you get yourself an external hard drive and back your stuff up, relying on an iPod as your sole backup is not a good idea and external drives are comparatively inexpensive these days, you can get loads of storage for a reasonable outlay.

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