How to sync IPOD classic in Windows using Firewire - A Workaround

Issue: Itunes does not recognize classic IPOD (5 Gig scroll) via Firewire Port
Workaround:
1.Set Itunes to copy files to the Itunes media library (Edit/Preferences/Advanced).
2. Import/rip music into Itunes in MP-3 format (Edit/Preferences/Import Settings). Then close Itunes.
3. Download and install Winamp and the Winamp IPOD plugin, in that order (these are free).
4. In the Winamp media library, import music from the Itunes media library (File/Add Media to Library/browse to the Itunes media library).
5. Plug in IPOD via firewire.
6. In Winamp, IPOD will be recognized.
7. Select IPOD, then Sync.

Don't worry about it! Everyone makes "dumb" mistakes at some point, even people who've been around the forums for awhile. You'll get the hang of it.
Thanks for contributing a tip that I'm sure will help out some people.
See you around!

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