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When I installed the 1.4 updater on my iPod, it erased everything on it. Here's what I did to fix it:
1) Uninstall the 1.4 software
2) Disconnect the iPod from the computer, but do so safely, even if you have to reboot the computer.
3) Reset your iPod. There are specific instructions on how to do this here(http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61705). You may have to do this several times throughout the following process. You can only perform a reset when your iPod is disconnected from your computer or other power source.
4) Install the original software from the CD that came with your iPod. Follow the instructions to the letter. The software will format your iPod, but may come up with an error box explaining that it cannot complete the format. Click "OK" on the error box, then try the installation again. It should now say that the iPod has been formatted. Allow the installation to complete, then reboot. Leave your iPod connected to your computer during the reboot.
5) When you are rebooted, hit "CTRLALTDEL" to bring up the task manager. Under the processes tab, end the processes "iTouch", "iPodServices" and "iTuneshelper". These are programs that prevent the updater from "locking" the iPod.
6) Use the updater to restore your iPod to its factory settings. You may see several different error messages, including "Firmware update failure. Disk write error.", an error message telling you that the software you're trying to apply isn't the correct version for your iPod, and the "Can't lock iPod" one. Keep trying. You may need to reboot to safely disconnect your iPod from your computer in order to reset it. My advice is to perform this reset according to the directions, and to do it several times.
7) Once your iPod is restored, reboot to disconnect it safely. The iTunes software will not recognize it immediately because you have yet to set your language preference on your iPod. Reconnect it after you are rebooted and have started iTunes. There you will be able to restore your music.
It took me a long time, a lot of frustration, and pure dumb luck to get my iPod working again. I'm no genius. I just hope that these steps might help someone else in the same predicament.
Thanks.

"You can only perform a reset when your iPod is disconnected from your computer or other power source."
Just one small point. That statement you made is incorrect. In fact in the instructions on how to reset your iPod clearly state that if you are having difficulty resetting you should connect to power, either the a/c charger or your computer.

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