HT1386 Why does my iPod not registered as connected to iTunes all of the sudden?
So I got a new iPod touch (4th generation) for Christmas this year, and have had no trouble thus far syncing my music and other things to it, but recently, when I plug my device into my computer, iTunes does not register that it is plugged in, but my computer does....I have run out of option, and have even restored my iPod completely, hoping that would help, but nothing has worked and now I have lost everything on my iPod alltogether. I have grown frustrated and need assistance with this as soon as possible.
See:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
I would start with
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
If you have iTunes 11 turn on the Sidebar. Go to iTunes>View and click on Show Sidebar. You can also do a Crtl+S to show the sidebar. The sidebar is where Devices appears. and Control+B to show the Menu bar
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Hello there, Lorraine.
The following Knowledge Base article offers up some in-depth steps to troubleshoot. Some of these may be ones you have already tried, but each one can be the step that resolves your particular issue:
iPod not recognized in My Computer and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1369
If you're on a Mac, then this article is more applicable:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1410
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Cheers,
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iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
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The following Knowledge Base article should help with troubleshooting your issue:
Can't connect to the iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1368
In your case, focus on the section titled "Troubleshooting on an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch", there are detailed steps here for working to a resolution of your issue.
Additionally you might want to review the recommendations in this article as well:
iTunes for Windows: iTunes Store connection troubleshooting
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Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
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