Format of ipod classic is still windows after i plug into mac?

I bought a new Mac I have an ipod classic I have followed the tutorial on how to move my music from my old pc to my mac but it doesnt work. Why does my format still show windows why my old ipod is plugged in to new mac??

You need to restore the iPod to factory settings in iTunes on the Mac for it to be reformatted to a Mac iPod. Otherwise, the Mac will continue to use the iPod with a Windows fomatted HD, since a Mac can read and write to a FAT32 formatted hard drive.
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Put it in the rice for couple of more days. Then
Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for $99 for 16 GB one and $149 for the others. They do not fix yours.
Apple - iPod Repair price
However, using/charging the iPod may have resulted in permentnet damage

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I plugged in my old iPod Classic and charged it up for a long time. I got that little plug symbol that indicates that it's fully charged. The iPod turns on and works fine when it's plugged into the wall, but as soon as I unplug it, it won't do anything at all. Just black screen. I also tried plugging it into the computer. Nothing.
I tried re-setting by toggling the "Hold" button and then pressing Play/Pause and Menu at the same time. Nothing.
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Hi there,
How old is your Classic? Often, after a couple of years, rechargable batteries begin to fail, especially after such a long period of inactivity. This happens with any gadget with this type of battery.
Try leaving it plugged in for 24 hours, and try again, to rule out that it isn't just really low on charge. If this doesn't help, it may be a good time to buy a replacement. New iPod Nanos and Touches will be released this October.
Below, I've linked to an Apple website which explains rechargable batteries, and why yours may not be working.
Apple - Batteries
I hope this helps, and I hope upgrading your device will not feel like an unnecessary expense. Let me know if you have any more questions,
Nathan

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Hi there,
How old is your Classic? Often, after a couple of years, rechargable batteries begin to fail, especially after such a long period of inactivity. This happens with any gadget with this type of battery.
Try leaving it plugged in for 24 hours, and try again, to rule out that it isn't just really low on charge. If this doesn't help, it may be a good time to buy a replacement. New iPod Nanos and Touches will be released this October.
Below, I've linked to an Apple website which explains rechargable batteries, and why yours may not be working.
Apple - Batteries
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osx is unable to read data from a different format. so your only option is to get to your data using windows or yes, pay heavily for third party software to retrieve.

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Hi, I’m having trouble formatting my iPod classic 160GB.
It started after I plugged it into a computer I don’t really use to put some new music on it, and then when I went to use the iPod the next morning I had to choose language and everything was gone. It worked fine the night before with both the new music and the old, but now it says in the settings of the iPod that I have 0 KB free, even though there’s nothing on it (all the space is filled with “other”, and I don’t know what that means).
When I connect it to the computer it says I have to format it to use it, but when I try to do so Windows can’t finish formatting. It also just shows up as “portable disc (E:)” instead of the name I’ve given it. I’ve tried putting it in disk mode and then it shows up with the correct name, saying I have 117 GB out of 148 GB left to use. Which is correct, but windows still won’t format it, or scan it for errors in error checking. If I try checking for errors when it’s not in disk mode a window pops up saying that they can’t access the disk.
I bought this iPod last year so it’s not old. I really have no clue what do to from here and I would appreciate help so much!!

Hello BigDan1106,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:
Updating iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1483
Have a nice day,
Mario

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hi guys
try this
http://youtu.be/FtRFsX6FBVo
hope this helps
let me know ok thanks madforit

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I updated to itunes 11.0.2 today, after delaying it for a looong time (I have it @ work and don't like the new layout).
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I've restarted the ipods 10+ times each.
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i am not able to format my ipod classic as it is showing in the widows 7 but not in the itunes and when i try to format it, i am not able to format it i am not able to foramt it..

Hello Ephremekka
Start your troubleshooting with the article below to get your iPod Classic to show up in iTunes to be restored.
iPod: Appears in Windows but not in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363
Regards,
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Might be worth tearing down the whole iTunes install and starting over...
Go to Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs (Win XP) or Programs and Features (Later)
Remove all of these items in the following order:
iTunes
Apple Software Update
Apple Mobile Device Support
Bonjour
Apple Application Support
Reboot, download iTunes, then reinstall, either using an account with administrative rights, or right-clicking the downloaded installer and selecting Run as Administrator.
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and paste into:
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ok try to reset the ipod once...toggle the hold switch 4 ta 5 times..press and hold the centre and the menu bttn for 6 to 10 secz till u c an apple logo on it..if dat doesnt help.. try to press and hold em fa bout 1 min.. if it still showz juz a white screen..let the ipod be on and let the battery drain out..or connect the ipod to the computer.. and restart the computer with the ipod connect to it..

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