HT1238 the reset utility tells me it is intended for 32 bit windows.  i run 64....what can i do to reset my ipod shuffle 2nd generation

the reset utility tells me it is intended for 32 bit windows.  i run 64....what can i do to reset my ipod shuffle 2nd generation

Hey harley4550,
It sounds like you're trying to restore your shuffle to factory settings. You can actually use iTunes to do so, the following article goes over how:
Restoring iPod shuffle to factory settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1481
Hope that helps,
David

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