I cannnot eject my iPod classic in Windows 7 because it says there is another program using it

I am unable to eject my iPod classic unless I go to the My Computer in Windows Explorer and hitting eject. I cannot eject it through iTunes. Is there a way to find what program is using it and stop it so that I can eject it through iTunes again?

Also I'd suggest checking to see "Enable disk use" or "Manually manage music and videos" options enabled on the device's summary screen under options because you have to manually eject the ipod before disconnecting the interface cable if either option is enabled. If so, try turning off whichever one is enabled and click apply in the lower right corner. The ipod will re-sync on its own and if that's what the issue was, should auto-disconnect when the sync completes.

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