Deleted Ipod Updater

When I first got my Ipod it came with ipod updater software. When I installed this software it said there was another more up to date updater so I downloaded and installed the more recent updated. I was going through my programs on my computer and noticed that I had 2 Ipod updaters installed at around 90mb each. I thought well I only need the most recent one and I deleted the old one.
Well now the more recent updater wont work it will not even boot and my Ipod would not disconnect when I pressed the safely remove hardware button it said the ipod would not stop try again later, after trying this several times I finally just pulled the USB plug out without stopping the recharging first.
Now I am downloading a more recent updater. If I delete all of the updaters and install only the most recent one will the software work again.
Another problem after I deleted the old updater when I plugged my ipod in it asked me to give my ipod a name so I did but I dont remember if it is the same name that I originally gave to my ipod and I have no idea of which name is on the ipod or the software now. What should be done regarding this to get my ipod working right.
So far my songs appear to be safe, but they are only on the ipod not on the hardrive because my harddrive is too small to store them all. I have itunes set to manually add and delete songs.

You have a problem. If you use the software updater with a later version thats fine, your music will stay put on the ipod. If you try to do a restore of current ( same version on updater as already on ipod ) then this will wipe the iPod and therefore your music. So take care.

Similar Messages

  • Deleted Ipod Updater and disconnecting Ipod

    When I first got my Ipod it came with ipod updater software. When I installed this software it said there was another more up to date updater so I downloaded and installed the more recent updated. I was going through my programs on my computer and noticed that I had 2 Ipod updaters installed at around 90mb each. I thought well I only need the most recent one and I deleted the old one.
    Well now the more recent updater wont work it will not even boot and my Ipod would not disconnect when I pressed the safely remove hardware button it said the ipod would not stop try again later, after trying this several times I finally just pulled the USB plug out without stopping the recharging first.
    Now I am downloading a more recent updater. If I delete all of the updaters and install only the most recent one will the software work again.
    Another problem after I deleted the old updater when I plugged my ipod in it asked me to give my ipod a name so I did but I dont remember if it is the same name that I originally gave to my ipod and I have no idea of which name is on the ipod or the software now. What should be done regarding this to get my ipod working right.
    So far my songs appear to be safe, but they are only on the ipod not on the hardrive because my harddrive is too small to store them all. I have itunes set to manually add and delete songs.

    HelloHello,
    Hmm..I don't understand why you'd have 2 iPod Updaters. When someone already has an Updater and there's a new version to download, the new one REPLACES the old one - makes no sense to have 2 and confuse the user.
    There's another way to eject your iPod from your computer while it's connected and it shows in the "Source" list. You can either right click on your iPod and select "Eject", or you can click on the up arrow next to your iPod and that will eject it too.
    It sounds like your computer was having a problem with 2 Updaters, I think you did the right thing by deleting both of them and only downloading the latest version.
    I think you can name your iPod whatever you like, I'm not sure if adding a different name will affect your iPod (when it comes to listing your songs if the iPod has a different name). How can you not remember what you named your iPod? Did it have a name at all??
    Take Jeff's advice, back up your songs somewhere else besides having them in iTunes and in your mini. Looks like your hard drive is not too reliable, save all your music in a cd.

  • Ipod updating and deleting all my songs

    hi
    i have a ipod 30gb video now i have had it for a while now 2 months or so it recently asked me if i wanted to update my ipod i said no since i heard it would delete all my songs so one day i plug in my ipod and it just updates it and deletes all my songs without asking me or anything has anyone else had this happen? I think a couple of thigns are wrong with this. First of all surely there is a way to update it without deleting all your music
    itunes should ask you about the update and inform you that the update will delete all your songs
    i know i probably should have kept a backup of my music but i didnt expect it to just delete all my music without asking i dont have much disk space i so deleted my music when i put it on my ipod so has anyone else had something like this happen?

    Your post is a little confusing, assuming that you use the word "update" as in update the software and not update the songs.
    Updating the iPod software does not delete the contents. The iPod software cannot be updated without you first running the iPod updater and clicking on "update". I does not do it itself.
    How do you transfer songs from iTunes to the iPod? Automatically or manually?

  • Can I Delete Previous Versions of iPod Updater from my Powerbook?

    Hello,
    I am running out of room (quickly!) on my harddrive of my Powerbook. So I decided to do some spring cleaning and delete old and unnecessary files and applications from my Powerbook.
    I noticed under the Utilities section, there are about 6 versions of the "iPod Updater". Can I safely delete all prior versions (except the most recent) from my computer without any negative consequences? Will I still be able to use iTunes, my iPod, etc without problems? Are these old versions not needed?
    The versions currently on my harddrive are:
    iPod Updater 2006-01-10
    iPod Updater 2005-03-23
    iPod Updater 2004-11-15
    iPod Updater 2004-08-06
    iPod Updater 2004-04-28
    iPod Software 2.1 Updater
    Thank you!
    Powerbook G4   Mac OS X (10.4.4)  

    If your iPod is working normally, you don't need to keep old versions of the iPod updater around; the most recent one should be kept. If you delete one of the updaters, it is safe to delete the accompanying receipt from the /Library/Receipts/ folder.
    (10265)

  • Delete old ipod updates

    Is it ok to delete old ipod updates, but keep the last update.thay take up close to 1gig of space.

    Yes, you can delete them. They aren't needed once they are used.
    Keeping the most recent updater is a good idea.

  • Downloaded new iTunes/iPod updater, iTunes now crashes during iPod updating

    I downloaded the new iTunes and iPod updater yesterday-- now when I plug my iPod into the USB, it recognizes my iPod, the "Updating iPod. Do not disconnect." message comes up, but as soon as "Updating Track 1 of 9." appears, I get a Send Error Report message "iTunes has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. etc" (I wasn't sure what, if anything, I shoudl include here from the Error Report Contents.) Has anyone else encountered this or have any tips? I've tried the uninstall/reinstall trick to no avail.
    Thanks!

    I fixed this for my Nano by using the iPod Updater Restore to revert the firmware to version 1.0 and removing iTunes 6.0.2 through Control Panel. I didn't delete the leftover directories. I then reinstalled iTunes version 6.0.1.3.
    The Nano is now happily recopying all my music. Should be done by midnight.
    Good luck.

  • Windows recognizes iPod, but not iTunes or iPod updater, causes freezing

    I'm having some issues with my 60GB iPod Photo. I tried to store my friend's music on my iPod as files. Upon uploading them to my own computer, some files caused freezing, requiring me to disconnect and reconnect the iPod. I finally gave up and deleted all the files stored on my iPod. All of a sudden, although Windows XP Pro recognized that an iPod was plugged in, it would no longer open iTunes automatically. When opening iTunes once the iPod was plugged in, it would cause iTunes to freeze.
    I decided to restore my iPod. About halfway through, there was an error message saying my iPod could not be restored. All songs were deleted but my iPod was still not recognized. Now, the iPod updater does not recognize that in iPod is connected, even though Windows does. The updater freezes, inhibiting me from completing my restore. iTunes freezes as well when my iPod is plugged in. My iPod displays "update in progress - do not disconnect," but nothing happens. When my iPod is not connected to the computer, I can navigate through it normally, although it does need to be unfrozen when left unused for a couple of days. I cannot tell if it plays files because they were all removed during my unsuccessful restore.
    I have tried reinstalling all my iPod related software and I have tried my iPod on more than one computer with different USB cables, but nothing works.
    Help, please!

    This is exactly the same problem that I am having I have posted on 14th March on itunes forum. I wish you luck I wait with interest to see what someone says. My ipod was working like a dream until i downloaded the update

  • Can't see 5gen Ipod in iTunes or Ipod Updater

    Hello I have the new 60gig 5gen ipod, well a few days ago my ipod stop showing up in iTunes or Ipod Updater. I have done every thing said to do here http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93716 except reinstall windows xp, The problem with reinstalling windows is that I do not own a copy of xp, and I dont want to buy it. Does any have any Ideas for me?

    Somebody posted this info yesterday and it worked for me. I had the same problem and after 4 hours of trying to fix it, this worked. The problem seems to be with the upgrades of the IPOD software and Itunes. DO NOT UPDATE THEM.
    To fix. Completely uninstall Itunes and the IPOD programs by using the add-remove in Control Panel. You will also need to go to your C: and delete any remaining folders in Program Files. Then reboot.
    Now disable any antivirus software and disconnect from the internet. Take your orginal CD from your IPOD and load the IPOD software first and then the Itunes program.
    This worked for me after much frustration. Good luck...

  • Nano won't update or restore in iPod Updater

    -My nano when connected to my PowerBook does not show up in iTunes
    -When iTunes is opened, it askes if I want to do a software update for the iPod
    -In the updater, it says that it is formated in Windows, and will not allow me to restore it (saying that I need to hook up with a Firewire), nor will it let me update it (saying that only macintosh formatted ipods can be updated).
    -I know that i need to restore it in OSX but it will not let me, and using the disk utility to restore it has not seemed to help.
    -I tried using a windows computer to restore it, which i was able to do, but it would not let me update it on my mac.
    Any suggestions?

    Try to download and install the latest version of iPod software and iTunes
    http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/
    http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
    Plug your iPod with your Mac, open the iPod updater and hope it will allow you to click RESTORE.
    If still doesn't then
    For Mac computer
    1. Open the disk utility, hope your iPod appears there (left hand side), highlight it
    2. Go to Tab “Partition”, click either “Delete” or “Partition”, if fails, skip this step and go to 3
    3. Go to Tab “Erase” , choose Volume Format as “MAC OS Extended (Journaled), and click Erase, again if fails, skip it and go to 4
    4. Same as step 3, but open the “Security Options....” and choose “Zero Out Data” before click Erase. It will take 1 to 2 hours to complete.
    5. Eject your iPod and do a Reset
    6. Open the iPod Updater and click “Restore”

  • Any known problems with iPod Updater 2006-06-28?

    I was wondering if anyone's had any issues with their iPods since updating with the iPod Updater 2006-06-28.
    Thanks!

    I was a fool. I refrained from updating because I knew better than to try to fix something that isn't broken, but I was hungover and upset about the fact that whenever the headphones cord wiggles my ipod pauses. I was convinced for the split second in between two throbbing beats in my head that perhaps the new update would give me an option of shutting that aspect of the ipod off. Woe is me.
    Now 10 gb of my music is unavailable. The ipod just skips over it. It didn't delete the files, they're all still there, I just can't play them; not on the ipod nor on the computer (not original computer for ipod). In Itunes an exclamation point shows up in the first column whenever I try to play certain songs, but there is no information about what is wrong. If I go to info on these songs there is no entry for Profile: Channel: or Encoded With:, unlike the rest of my songs that still work.
    Any hope of recovery?

  • Ipod not showing up in itunes or ipod updater

    my ipod worked fine...then i realized i had to install the ipod updater so i did that...then by accident i unplugged my ipod video while it said do not disconnect, now my ipod doesn't show up in itunes, but does in my computer...also my wireless usb adapter is my interenet connection and has stopped working...in my network connections, hi speed and wireless options do not even show up anymore...what could be the problem? also nothing is showing up in my device manager...what is wrong? plus when i open the ipod updater which is where i would do the restore...neither of the buttons are clickable...i think something is wrong witht he ipod updater software

    There are some bad sectors on the hard drive of the iPod, see if you can do a Restore on a window base PC, if so, reconnect it back with your Mac and hopefully it will get recognized for you to do the following :-
    For Mac computer
    1. Open the disk utility, hope your iPod appears there (left hand side), highlight it
    2. Go to Tab “Partition”, click either “Delete” or “Partition”, if fails, skip this step and go to 3
    3. Go to Tab “Erase” , choose Volume Format as “MAC OS Extended (Journaled), and click Erase, again if fails, skip it and go to 4
    4. Same as step 3, but open the “Security Options....” and choose “Zero Out Data” before click Erase. It will take 1 to 2 hours to complete.
    5. Eject your iPod and do a Reset
    6. Open the iTunes and click “Restore”

  • HELP - iPod Update Problem

    Just joined the Forum after reading some of the posts here - you guys seem to know alot more about this than me so any help is greatly appreciated.
    My 30Gb 5th Gen iPod has software version 1.2.3. iTunes tells me there is a version 1.3 available but when I try to update it I get an unknown error message (1417).
    I've been through the support pages and have done the 5 R's as recommended but my iPod won't restore - not even to the early version. I get an unknown error message (1418) when I try to restore.
    On trying to just synch the iPod without updating the software iTunes tells me that my PC is not authorised to play over 100 tracks and it has now removed them from my iPod even after I have signed in to authorise my computer over 30 times when the messages appear!!
    This is the only computer I have used to update my iTunes and iPod for over 2 years now and it is running fine. I've had no problems until now and usually update every 2 - 3 months.
    I need help to get my iPod updated to the latest software and to get my iPod / iTunes to recognise that my computer is authorised to play the music.
    Help please - I've been trying to get this thing to work for hours!!
    Cheers, Al

    Thanks Jeff but I've been through these steps on two or three occasions before I joined the forum and they haven't done any good.
    The other reply tells me to re-format the iPod.
    Is this a good idea or would I just be left with a (semi) useless portable drive?
    If I were to consider this would I do it through "My Computer" and format the drive or explore the drive and just delete all the content?
    I don't want to do anything that'll be un-recoverable. Let's face it I am still able to use the iPod at the moment and although I've lost access to 100 songs I still have over 3000 songs to keep me going! All I really want to do is update the software and keep it updated.
    Another thread suggested the removal of iTunes and iPod updater software from the PC and then re-installation. Any views on that solution?

  • IPod Updater 2005-09-23 HELP!

    Ok.I downloaded the new software because I needed it on my iPod.I restarted my computer and when I clicked on iTunes it says I need to update it but I already did.And I already have it installed.HELP!!!!!!

    I've downloaded the iPod Updater using the Software Updater and by manually downloading it from the Apple website -- Each time I've tried to run it, I get the message that "The updater does not have a firmware image" and will not update my 3rd Gen iPod. I cannot update the iPod until I can get it updated. Any help/suggestions? I've tried deleting the updater and reinstalling it but I get the same thing.

  • Multiple iTunes/iPod Updater Entries in Add/Remove Programs

    There are three entries for iTunes in the "Add or Remove Programs" window.
    iTunes 6.0.3.5
    iTunes 6.0.2.23
    iTunes 6.0.1.3
    I never bothered uninstalling the previous version before upgrading (I fear it will mess up my music library if I take iTunes completely off). I always figured, like with most other programs, it would replace/delete the previous version on its own.
    The same thing happens with the iPod Updater. I have two of those.
    iPod for Windows 2005-11-17 (4.17.0)
    iPod for Windows 2005-09-23 (4.3.0)
    Should I uninstall them all (iTunes & iPod Updater) and reinstall only the latest versions (iTunes 6.0.4 & iPod Updater 2006-01-10)? I have like 30GB of music, and if anything were to happen...I'd seriously jump in front of a speeding car before reripping everything...ok no I wouldn't, but I'd be extremely ****** off.
    Thanks in advance for any help! =D
    Sony Vaio   Windows XP  

    Uninstalled everything an reinstalled most current version.

  • Can't install iPod updater or Quick Time

    If I try install iPod updater I get error message: "-1608: Unable to Create InstallDriver Instance" or "-1607: Unable to Install InstallShield Scripting Run Time"
    What Can I do? I have tested http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;888019 and http://consumer.installshield.com/kb.asp?id=Q108440

    Today, when I connected my iPod to my computer, iTunes indicated that the iPod service could not be started and to reinstall iPod and iTunes. I uninstalled/reinstalled iTunes, but when I tried to uninstall iPod, the uninstall wizard doesn't even show up (click remove and nothing happens). I tried installing iPod updater 2006-01-10, but I get:
    1608: Unable to create InstallDriver instance.
    Return code: -2147024894
    I followed all of the steps outlined in the fix: empty temp dir, remove InstallShield 8 driver, reinstall InstallShield 8 driver, run Windows Installer CleanUp tool. I still get the same error when trying to install iPodSetup.exe (2006-01-10). I still cannot remove iPod 2005-10-12. The Installer CleanUp tool won't cleanup 'iPod 2005-10-12' (MSICUU Run-time error '5': Invalid procedure call or argument'). I have also tried (1) starting the iPodService in windows services, but it won't start, and (2) deleting the C:\Program Files\iPod directory. Nothing works.
    Windows XP Pro SP2 (last Windows Update 2/13/2006)
    Logged in as Administrator
    * iTunes installs correctly, iPod does not
      Windows XP Pro  

Maybe you are looking for