Ejecting iPod from iTunes

It seems whenever I update my iPod, and the iPod update is complete message comes up I try to to eject my iPod, but after several seconds of no response, a message pops up saying iPod cannot be ejected because some of its files are still in use. What does this mean, and how do I stop this?
PS: Could this have something to do with the fact that the artwork I use on my one and only podcast cast subscription is being randomly shown on whole albums of mine? Two albums I have that I know about show the correct artwork in iTunes, but not on the iPod itself.

Try exiting iTunes and then using Windows to eject the iPod (either find it in "My Computer" and select it and eject it or use the icon that appears in your system tray when you plug in the iPod - down by your computer's clock - to pull up a box from which you can select the iPod and "stop" it).

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  • Error message when ejecting ipod from itunes

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    Easy way. Reset the iPod, then disconnect when you see the Apple logo.
    Another way. Hold ctr-alt-del to bring up the Windows Task Manager. Go to the Processes tab and look for iTunesHelper.exe and iPodService.exe. Select them and hit the End Process button. Close the Windows Task Manager Window and try ejecting the iPod via the safely remove hardware method.
    If you are still having problems you can try one more thing. Right click on the My Computer icon and select Manage from the list of actions. Go to the Services and Applications item and from there the services item. Double click on the services item to bring up the list of services currently installed on your computer. Look for the iPod Service and double click on it. From the new window select Stop. Now try again to eject using the safely remove hardware option.
    Some anti-virus security software (particularly McAfee) can also cause a problem, and if you have this you might want to try turning it off and see if the iPod then ejects correctly.

  • HT1351 Whenever I try and eject my iPod from iTunes after it is done syncing a box pops us that says "The iPods' 'Owners iPod' cannot be ejected because it contains files that are in use by another application".

    Whenever I try and eject my iPod from iTunes after it is done syncing a box pops us that says "The iPods' 'Owners iPod' cannot be ejected because it contains files that are in use by another application".iTunes is the only thing open on my computer so I don't understand what this could mean.  If anybody could help me out that would be great. Thanks

    Hello, cgtyoder. 
    Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities. 
    Try resetting the iPod and power cycling your Mac to see if this message disappears.  If the issue persists you may need to restore the device to factory settings.  The article below will walk you through both these steps.
    How to reset iPod
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1320
    Cheers,
    Jason H.

  • Has anyone had trouble ejecting their ipod from itunes after syncing?

    Has anyone had trouble ejecting their ipod from itunes after syncing?

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  • Problem from ejecting the iPod from iTunes

    I don't know why that when I eject the iPod from iTunes, iTunes always show the command text to reject the eject of iPod.
    The command show that "The iPod cannot be ejected because it contains file that are in use by another appilcation.", so that I can't eject by this formal way.
    Therefore, I post this to find someone help me to solve the problem.
    Thank you.....!!!!

    Try ejecting it while your antispyware/antivirus software is disabled.

  • How can I view what is on my iPod from iTunes

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    Hello rdorfman,
    And welcome to Apple Discussions!
    If you click the small black arrow next to your iPod's *Device Name* in the left hand pane of iTunes it should open up a submenu underneath. Go ahead and click on Music to see what songs are currently stored on your iPod.
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  • Cannot eject ipod from my computer

    every time i connect my ipod this thing e_t tm auto play shows up. i can see my ipod in windows and in itunes. but when i try to eject it from itunes and the little green arrow in windows it says, the device "generic volume" cannot be stopped right now. what do i do? the only way to disconnect my ipod is to shut down windows which is pretty annoying. sigh, cannot wait to get a mac.

    Well, it may not specifically be your PC...but get rid of it anyway.
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    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93499

  • Can't access files on my ipod from itunes

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    I can't anymore access my files on my ipod from itunes. I can see what is there, but it won't allow me to delete any files on my ipod.
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    For iTunes version 7 or later, then you can transfer purchased iTunes store music from the iPod to an authorized computer by using the "file/transfer purchases from iPod" menu. Note that the maximum of 5 authorized computers applies here.
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  • How do i transfer a new album to my iPod from iTunes without overwriting my library on the iPod

    If i try to add a new album or song to my iPod from iTunes all the other data is deleted. How do i do this without having to trasnefer my entire library every time i have new music to add?

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    Whenever I try to sync music to my ipod from itunes, it will go through all the steps up until it actually downloads the music, then it starts, and doesnt move. Why wont it download anything?

    Try here:
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    Not updating the iOS should not effect your problem.
    As long as all the apps are in the iTunes library, you will not lose app data by updating the iOS.

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    Authorize this computer

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