Connecting Ipod Shuffle to windows

I give. When I try to connect my Ipod shuffle 2nd gen. to my computer (dell running windows xp) it shuts down and re-boots the computer every time. I charged the Shuffle off line with a 120V plug in charger that didn't help. Other devices I.E. thumb drives work in the USB's without a problem. Two USB ports and I tried both. I also have a Video Ipod that works fine. Can anyone help?

When I try to connect my Ipod shuffle 2nd gen. to my computer (dell running windows xp) it shuts down and re-boots the computer every time.
Are you getting any sort of blue screen just prior to the PC rebooting? 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 (for example, “ati3duag.dll”), 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 if you’re just seeing a flash of a blue screen before the PC reboots), we can use the following 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.
With those settings in place, does a blue screen appear before the PC reboots?

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1) Check and see if it will sync under XP compatibility mode (right click the program, not the shortcut> click properties, there will be a compatibility tab). A popup may nag you about changing the compatibility, just ignore it for the time being.
2) Check your USB hardware drivers to have them up to date. Vista is one of the weirdest OS's I've been around lately that uses older (read: not native or "updated") drivers and messes up on them...
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I bought a early iPod Shuffle in 2005 and installed it on a Windows Xp Computer. The installation disk was for Windows 2000 and Windows XP. The iPodWorks fine even now.
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The 1st gen shuffle has REALLY excellent sound. It is better than 2nd gen shuffle, and other iPods, for sound. Because it has a separate docking connection (the USB plug), it is the only shuffle that can play music while it is charging. Plus, I like being able to hold it in my hand and control it (not clipped).
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https://www.ifixit.com/Device/iPod_Shuffle_1st_Generation
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I had this problem in the past, using different computers. Whenever I change the computer, this happens with my iPod... and the solution is always to restore it to factory default.
Currently my iPod shuffle first generation is showing on Windows (Computer), but not on iTunes. I am operating. I tried all the procedures on the support website (re installed itunes, quicktime and all other apple software, changed security software, plugged and unplugged the iPod, reinstalled the usb ports)... after I tried extra procedings such as restoring system and changing to another computer, but the problem seems to continue. When I turn on iPod, it flashes the green and yellow light.
When I plug another iPod on the computer, on the same USB port, iTunes recognizes it and it works perfectly.
So the problem seems to be the same that I had in the past, exactly the same.
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I try to use the restore utilty provided on apple website, but it is not compatible with Windows Vista nor 7. The option given by Apple is to use iTunes to restore the device, but hey, it doesn´t show on the device list, so how can I restore it if it doesn´t show???
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Orion Noise is the iPod name, since its creation...
Here is all the diagnosis info (in portuguese.... esta sendo executado means is being executed, is working, properly...
funcionando corretamente means it is working correctly.... let me know if you would like anything else translated):
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 6002)
LG Electronics R405-A.BPSPP1
iTunes 10.4.1.10
QuickTime 7.7
Número de Série do iTunes (edited to post in the forum)
iPodService 10.4.1.10 está atualmente sendo executado.
iTunesHelper 10.4.1.10 está atualmente sendo executado.
Dispositivo Celular da Apple service 3.3.0.0 está atualmente sendo executado.
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Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
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Número de Série: (edited to post in the forum... but it shows the right one)
Velocidade do Barramento: 61440
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Yes. See:
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I first thought it just came to the end of its life, but then plugging it in with my old laptom (Windows XP) and another laptop (Widows Vista) it worked just fine.
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Hy there,
I've solved the same problem and in order for you to do soo you have to follow these stept if your running windows:
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