Formatting Ipod Classic to Fat32

My ipod.db and other files got corrupted, and Itunes Restore wouldn't work. So, I decided I'd format my ipod using Windows (I'm using Windows 7), only to realize later that Ipod uses FAT32 on Window Computers. Now, I can't format my Ipod to FAT32 no matter how hard I tried. I've tried third party programs, but I keep getting "Device Media is Write-Protected". I've had it on Disk Mode, tried using FAT32formatter (says collapsed partition) and HP USB (write protected) to no avail. My hard drive isn't damaged, because it works fine, and I can click and drag content onto it to my heart's content. I really need some help, and would love any suggestions...

I managed to solve it, so here's the solution to those with the same problems (and from what I could tell, it was many).
http://www.ridgecrop.demon.co.uk/index.htm?fat32format.htm
This program manages to bypass the "Write-Protection" and allows you to format you're Ipod to FAT32, or any other drivers for that matter. Easy to use, so good luck!!

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Hello JDFSX,
There are several ways you can pull the music off your iPod and onto iTunes. The first link below provides step-by-step instructions for the direct method if you have a PC as well as a few third party applications (for both the Mac and PC) if you choose to go that route instead. You can also do a simple Google search for "copy music from iPod to computer" and you should receive a number of sites that can help you out.
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Also, if you have any purchased music, you will probably have to re-authorize your computer by heading to the Store drop down menu and choosing "Authorize computer."
[5 Ways to Copy Music OFF your iPod and onto iTunes|http://www.metaphoriclabs.com/articles/5-ways-to-copy-music-off-your-ipo d-windows-mac-os-x>
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[Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide|http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipo d-to-computer]
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[How to copy songs your iPod to your PC|http://lifehacker.com/software/ipod/how-to-copy-songs-from-your-ipod-to-your -pc-105256.php]
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[Copy Tunes From Your iPod to Your Mac|http://macs.about.com/od/backupsarchives/ss/ipodcopy.htm]
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