HT1339 Trying to reset iPod (classic 2nd generation)

when trying to reset iPod (4gb 2nd gen) i get a picture of a frowny face iPod and instructions to contact support. I plug the USB cable in, try to reset using iTunes, and my ipod is not recognized by computer (itunes or in My Computer). Any help?

Since different models of iPod work in different ways, you may be better off creating a post in the iPod nano forum. In there will be other users who know how to reset a nano. (I don't, I have a Classic and a Touch.)
However, in the meantime, try this page http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/nano2gen/ which is the start of the troubleshooting/reset procedure for a nano 2nd generation.

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Do one of the following:
> Restart your computer
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> Uninstall & reinstall iTunes
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Hello 44elite444,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
You can use the following article to troubleshoot your iPod issues. There are links there for additional steps if you have a Mac OS X or Windows computer.
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Regards,
Jeff D.

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If I want to reset my iPod touch 2nd generation, how do I put all of my purchased music and apps back on the iPod?

Sync it from your computer.

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Assuming that you actually have the volume turned up (you don't say that you have, after all), make sure that the Volume Limit is not turned all the way down.
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Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
iOS: Forgot passcode or device disabled
If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
If problem what happens or does not happen and when in the instructions? When you successfully get the iPod in recovery mode and connect to computer iTunes should say it found an iPod in recovery mode.

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Hi Imminnie,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPod touch, this article may help:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
If issues persist, a thorough removal and reinstall of iTunes would be the next thing to try:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
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- Ari

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See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
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- If problem persists, restore to factory defaults/new iPod
If still a problem you likely have a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.

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Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
or
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
Run this to help if it identifies the cause
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Sounds like you actually have a 1st generation as those cannot update beyond iOS 3.1.3.
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rachelfromnorthumberland wrote:
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Download RecBoot and see if you can kick it out of recovery mode.
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Since Apple says:
Error 1 or -1
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HT1339 Trying to reset iPod (classic 2nd generation)

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