Does Mac format cause USB device not recongized ?

Hi, I have beengiven a 2nd hand Ipod.
When i try to connect to any windows PC I get "USB device not recongized ".
When I look at the setting, there is nothing to say it is windows formatted, S/n and Mdel are the last things displayed.
If its MAC formatted would that cause my error message.
If so how to I reformatto windows files systems if I don't have a MAC and my PCs don't recognize the Ipod ?
I've trie placing the ipod in 'disk mode' but the PC don't recongze it either ( I'm using the same USB port as my windows formatted Ipod nano and the same cable. Is the Ipod toast ?

Well, you need to check if iTunes recognizes the iPod. If it does then great. You just need to click the restore button, and then just sync it to your computer. This will format it so you can use it on Windows.
If not, there might be some problem with the iPod. Go to your nearest Apple Store and get them to check it for you, or the Apple Technical Support Hotline (1-800-APL-CARE)
Hope I helped,
Danny

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