HT1918 Help! I cannot sync my iPods because my PW for iTunes doesn't match my AppleID PW - UGH!

I'm unable to sync my iPod..its corrupted..when i go to reset I am asked for a PW that I don't remember and I don't know how to reset - It seems that there is an iTunes PW distinct of my PW associated with my apple ID?? UGH..Old Brain!

Hello Suzanne214,
I think iTunes is asking for your passcode on your iOS device.  If you don't remember the passcode, you can setup your iPod as new using the steps from the following article:
iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1212
The steps you take will depend on whether you have synced this iPod with iTunes on this computer in the past.  This article outlines the steps for either situation.  I hope this helps!
Best,
Sheila M.

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