HT1206 My older ipod is recognized by computer but the newer one is not.  The only thiing I did was to download and update.

I am not very good with this infernal machine.  However I do use simple tools, my ipod is suddenly not recognized by itunes, yet my older ipod IS??????
What ever I try to do does not work.  I downloaded the most recent update and now BOOM  it is not recognized and I am afraid that I will lose all my vintage recordings.

Hello Muhlenmerg55,
I would be concerned too if my iPod was not recognized by iTunes.  I found a couple of articles that might help with this.
If you don't see your iPod in the My Computer or Computer section of Windows, follow the steps in this article:
iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
If Windows recognizes your iPod but iTunes does not, follow the steps in this article:
iPod: Appears in Windows but not in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363
Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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