I have restored my iPod classic and everything has been wiped off, now when I connect it to the laptop, iTunes doesn't recognise it and windows won't format it, an error message comes up "unable to format"

I have restored my iPod classic and everything has been wiped off, now when I connect it to the laptop, iTunes doesn't recognise it and windows won't format it, an error message comes up "unable to format". Can someone please help me sort this problem, it's so frustrating!!!!!!

It could be an indication or a damaged or dying hard drive. I would recommend doing a disk diagnostic on the iPod's HD using the instructions given by turingtest2 in this older thread. He also covers what the resulting numbers indicate.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3784647?start=0&tstart=0
B-rock

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- Have you tried the troubleshooting here:
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
- You can try disabling the camer notification
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1500
- Do you have any camera, scanner or similar software installed? That may prevent iTunes from seeing the iPod.

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My Ipod nano just stopped playing songs and when I connect it to the computer it is not recognised in I tunes. I have done the trouble shooting steps but with no luck. What do I do next??

Which troubleshooting steps exactly? Knowing that will help prevent us from suggesting things that you've already tried.
B-rock

I've had my ipod shuffle (2nd generation) for a long time now and after a year and a bit of not being in use it doesn't work. When I connect it to the computer it doesn't come up. Can my ipod be charged or fixed?

I've had my ipod shuffle (2nd generation) for a long time now and after a year and a bit of not being in use it doesn't work. When I connect it to the computer it doesn't come up. Can my ipod be charged or fixed? Please help!

That is about normal. You can maximize battery life by changing some settings. See:
Apple - Batteries - iPod
Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for with a new battery for $79. They do not fix yours.
Apple - iPod Repair price
A third-party place like the following will replace your battery for less. Google for more.
iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens
Replace the battery yourself if you are up to it. You can purchase a replacment for about $10
iPod Touch Repair – iFixit

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I just had to restore my iPhone. After everything has been backed up from the iCloud, 4 of my apps (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram) will not comeback. They are stuck on "Waiting" and I cannot open or delete them. HELP, please!!!

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I just bought an iPod nano 7th Generation. When i connect it to my laptop, it doesn't recognize the ipod. I tried charging it but when I hold the power button, nothing happens. I don't want to have to return it. Please help me!

Hi dnix257,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
What version of the Windows Operating System do you have?
What version of the iTunes software?
The troubleshooting steps below may help you with this:
Apple - Support - iPod nano - iTunes Troubleshooting Assistant
http://www.apple.com/support/ipodnano/assistant/itunes/#section_1
iPod not recognized in My Computer and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
Cheers,
- Judy

I recently bought an Ipod touch 2nd gen, (Ebay). It's in great shape and seemed to be wiped clean. When I connect (via windows computer) to Itunes with usb cord the Ipod icon shows, but the only function you can do is eject. When its in the upper right h

I recently bought an Ipod touch 2nd gen, (Ebay). It's in great shape and seemed to be wiped clean.
When I connect (via windows computer) to Itunes with usb cord the Ipod icon shows, but the only function you can do is eject. When its in the upper right hand corner and you click on it all you get is a done button, when it's in the side bar right click and your only option is eject, left click has no effect. If I go to "file">devices it's as if there are no devices connected.
I purchased a song with Itunes on the Ipod itself, and it transferred to my library on the computer automatically .
I have an Iphone 5 and a nano that are still functioning with Itunes thru computer so I'm thinking the issue is with the Ipod touch. I've reset it several times, rebooted it, with no change.
nothing on the internet has helped, I called tech support and got disconnected. Should I take it to a retail store? I just don't know where to go next, I'm of course willing to pay for tech or repair. looking for suggestions.

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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Hi, I have the iPhone 4, 32GB, version 4.3.5 (8L1) and for some reason when I connect it to the laptop, it starts synchronising but never goes beyond step 1. It goes on syncing forever, without actually doing anything. I have tried everything, wiped the phone numerous times, deleted all files from the laptop but still no resolution. As a result, the phone does not really synchronise.
This started somewhere in May 2011 when I upgraded what proved to be a problematic s/w version and the phone has not recovered since.
Now I cannot update the iPhone s/w any longer.
Any clue?

You may have to try deleting all the music from your phone (by going to Settings>General>Usage>Music, swipping All Music and tapping Delete), then sync it all back on with iTunes in order to fix this.

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i havent upgraded my iphone 4 to ios 4.3. Now when i try to back up in itunes, it doesnt recognise my iphone, but sees it as a camera, not giving me the links i need to back up. I have removed itunes completely and downloaded it new.

What computer OS are you using. Here are links for iTunes not recognizing the iPhone in different OS.
Apple: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591
Windows: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

My iphone was connected to itunes on computer and it has been wiped of all addresses, photos etc and now looks like an ipod - help!

my iphone was connected to itunes on my computer and it has been wiped of all my photos addresses video etc and is now presenting like an ipod - can anyone help?

Hello,
First I would advise you to try restart or reset it : http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
If that does not work, try a force restore : http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808

I recently restored my iPad and had a film on it, now when I go to sync the film cannot be found. how do i recover the film without purchasing it again?

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You can't recover it withou buying it again. You should be backing up purchased films in iTunes on your computer. iCloud does not work with purchased films. Apple does not have the rights from the movie studios to allow for them to let you download it again for free.

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Games and media are forever tied to the AppleID used to download them.
Either log in under the old ID to update Candy Crush or delete the game and
then download it under the new ID. All in-app purchases and progress will be lost.
Why did you make a new AppleID, if I may ask?

I have a ipod touch 5th generation, I recorded a few videos, when I connect it on the computer, some of the videos were upside down.

I have a ipod touch 5th generation, I recorded a few videos, when I connect it on the computer, some of the videos were upside down.

See my response to your other post

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Sounds like you broke it.

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About 30 minutes ago, I was adding some music to the ipod Nano. Everything was working fine. Now, the ipod will not turn on at all. When I connect it to the laptop with the USB, the computer does not even recognize it. The screen has a fant image of the plug on it and it says connected. I followed the procedures for disconnecting it when I was finished with it earlier. Any idea what is going on here???
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It probably needs to be reset. The procedure is different for different Nano models: http://www.apple.com/support/ipodnano/assistant/itunes/

I have restored my iPod classic and everything has been wiped off, now when I connect it to the laptop, iTunes doesn't recognise it and windows won't format it, an error message comes up "unable to format"

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