How can i format my ipod in windows?

how can i format my ipod in windows?

iPods are generally formatted in the universal, Microsoft-developed file system FAT32. However since Apple are idiotic they decided to use their proprietary file format (HFS+) for iPods formatted on Macs for no reason whatsoever. Fortunetely newer iPods do not do this. All you need to do is restore it.

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Hi evry one ...
I Want to Know what is the best and Secure way to make format for my
ipod touch .... I want it to be like i used it on my first time ...
waiting for answer and i hope that you will put screen shot ( if you can )
so i can understand more and more
thank you so much....

Look at the restoring topic of:
iTunes: Backing up, updating, and restoring your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch software
Alternately, you can go to Settings>General>Reset>Erase all Content and Settings. If yo have a 1G or 2G iPod you need to have the iPod chargeing since it can take several hours.

How can i transfer videos from my Windows 7 laptop to iTunes then sync it to my iPod 4th Gen?

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You import them into your iTunes Move library and then sync them to your iPod
iTunes: Frequently asked questions about viewing and syncing videos
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You may need a thrid-party progtam to convert them to a compatible formation.
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I have gone through every troubleshooter action recommended by Apple Support, and have not been able to improve the situation at all.
I took my Touch to the Genius Bar at my local Apple Store after trying and failing to complete a restore while troubleshooting, and it restored just fine from a Mac. Unfortunately, it now gives me an error meesage (Incompatible device) half way through an attempted sync, or iTunes simply freezes.
I even tried removing the Windows SP1, but that was a mess, as my display went all whacky and iTunes crashed immediately upon startup.
The Windows 7 OS ***** in general, particularly with compatibility issues, and not just for Apple products.
Does anyone know how to remedy this situation?
I'm so frustrated and have wasted so much time on this issue that I'm going to throw it all out the window!
HELP!!!!!!

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If you want to add songs from iTunes to the iPod, plug it into the computer, select the iPod in iTunes and click the tabs across top to select what you want on the iPod.

How can i format my external hard drive to write files from Mac without loosing the files that i alredy have on my external hard when i used it with windows?

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Is there any way to store the back up to Mac and restore after formating?

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Thank you for your help. I am still having trouble. As you can tell, I am not technologically advanced AT ALL. My music is all showing up in the library but when I go to file in the top left corner, Sync is greyed out and I cannot select it. I'm gonna continue to try this. It's been a long time since I had my 1st ipod and things have changed so much I will probably need to research this stuff. Thanks again for your help.

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If the WMA files are "unprotected", iTunes can convert them when you add them to your library. It should do this automatically.
See: How to add songs from your hard drive to iTunes.
If not, see: How to convert a song to a different format using iTunes.
However, iTunes cannot convert "protected" WMA files.
The only way to convert these files would be to burn them to an "audio" cd and import that into iTunes as you would any other cd.

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OK, good to know that you sometimes need a receipt. I guess if you buy directly from Apple (online or at an Apple Store) and probably some major resellers, then it's in their system when that iPod was sold, so no receipt is needed. That shuffe model was released a bit less than two years ago, so it can't be MORE than two years...
In your original post, you said
ive bought new cables
Did you buy a new cable because the one that came with it was lost or damaged? If so, did you buy the official Apple part
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC003ZM/A
There are third-party replacements, but you need to make sure it is described as being for the 3rd and 4th gen shuffle. If the cable is for the 2nd gen shuffle, it will not work on a 4th gen shuffle. The connectors are different.
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How do you format your ipod?

how do you format your ipod so that you can use it on a multiple computers rather than just one computer?
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Hi Virgo,
Welcome to Apple Discussions
This link from Apple should help:
Using iPod with multiple computers
"You can manage your iPod or iPod mini with different computers as long as the computers are running the same operating system (Mac OS X or Windows) and you have set the iPod to 'manually manage songs and playlists.'"
Regards
Colin R.

How can I use my iPod as source for reinstalled iTunes?

Hello @ all.
Unfortunately I had to completely reinstall my system (WinXP Pro PC) and lost my media library!
How can I use my iPod as a source to copy all my songs and settings (incl. covers, aso) to iTunes?
iPod: 30GBs Video iPod
iTunes Version: 7.0.2.16
can u guys help me with that?
Thanks very much!

The transfer of purchased content to authorised computers has been introduced with iTunes 7. A paragraph on it has been added to this article: Transfer iTunes Store purchases using iPod
The transfer of non iTMS content is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there is a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows posted in this thread: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes
If you prefer something more automated then there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod, this is just a selection. Have a look at the web pages and documentation for these, they are generally quite straightforward. You can read reviews of some of them here: Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
iGadget Windows Only
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
PodPlayer Windows Only
CopyPod Windows Only
If your iPod is set to update automatically take care when connecting back to your computer and an empty iTunes. You will get a message that your iPod is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all songs from your iPod. Your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list from where you can change the update setting to manual and use your iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button. Don't uncheck Sync Music it will be unchecked by default when you choose the manual setting: Managing content manually on iPod
Whichever of these retrieval methods you choose, keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync again. I would also advise that you get yourself an external hard drive and back your stuff up in case you have problems again. External drives are comparatively inexpensive these days and you can get loads of storage for a reasonable outlay.

How can I use my ipod to a new computer..

How can I use my ipod to work on a new computer? I am using windows xp. I am having problem with my old computer with my itunes in it and I want to transfer everything on my new computer.
Thanks

How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer using iTunes7
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer using iTunes6
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304304
Copying from iPod to Computer threads...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=5044027&#5044027
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=893334&tstart=0
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=797432&#797432
Also these useful internet articles...
http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
http://playlistmag.com/secrets/2006/12/twowaystreet20/index.php
http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
Patrick
p.s. iPod: Frequently Asked Questions
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60920

How can you reset an ipod if the lock button is broken?

how can i reset my ipod if the lock button is broken?

To reset the iPod without the hardware buttons,
- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings. All your wifi and bluetooth preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected. You will have to rejoin wifi networks and repair BT devices
If you mean place in recovery mode then use on of these
For PC
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode
If necessary:
Download QTMLClient.dll & iTunesMobileDevice.dll for RecBoot
and
RecBoot tip
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I am a new ipod touch user; have gone through all the dowload/install stuff, plugged the device into my computer but ipod screen still shows plug in to tunes. I am totally computer useless - how can I get my ipod to work, please? Charles Jones.

I am a new ipod touch user; have gone through all the dowload/install stuff, plugged the device into my computer but ipod screen still shows plug in to tunes. I am totally computer useless - how can I get my ipod to work, please? Charles Jones.

You did install the latest iTunes (10.5) right? If the problem was that iTunes does not see the iPod try:
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
or
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X

Do I need to format my iPod on Windows to use it as a hard drive on a PC?

I use my iPod on a MacBook with my iTunes library, but now want to ALSO use it as a simple hard drive on my PC for files transfer.
In the Windows explorer, I am told that it is not formatted and I am proposed to format it, which would erase all data on it.
Do I need to format my iPod on Windows to use it as a hard drive on a PC?
(I don not have iTunes installed on that PC currently)
And if I have to format it, will all my music be gone, but can I simply then synch it again on my MacBook with my iTunes library?
Thanks a lot in advance.

To use the iPod Classic on both the Mac and Windows PC, you need to format it in FAT32 filesystem structure, which both OS can recognise.
Yes, formatting it in FAT32, using iTunes, will erase all music and data in your iPod, but that is no problem if you have all the music in your Mac iTunes library.
So to do this,
Install the Latest iTunes in your windows PC, run itunes and check that all is in order (you can navigate, play some sample songs in itunes.)
Connect your iPod to the Windows PC, USB 2.0 port (please dont use USB hub with iPod Classic, -my bad personal experience, freezing itunes and windows)
iTunes will pop a windows asking you to reformat it in FAT32 and Restore
Click ok. (HERE there maybe some problem, if your iPod hardisk is not in tiptop condition)
When Restore is complete, eject the iPod
Connect it to your Mac and sync iTunes library.
If you want to use the iPod in Windows as an external hd, you have to set it in Disk Mode. first then Windows will recognise it as a portable HD.
Good luck! on this big undertaking.

How can i format my ipod in windows?

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