I need to format my iPod but I don't want to lose my files!
Hello, obviously I'm here looking for help lol.
The problem is this; I purchased my iPod mini December 2005 and never had any problems until several weeks ago. When I plug my iPod into my computer, it always says it needs to be formated. Seeing that, I do believe that it needs to be formated. However, I DO NOT beleive that all 435 songs including ones I purchased for should be wasted.
Someone might say I need to back everything up onto a data DVD from iTunes. The only way you can do that is if you're using the home computer of your iPod. Time went by and I have a different computer so I don't have all of my songs on my current computer.
Seeing how the computer recognizes the iPod (despite the fact it notes it needs to be formated) is there any for me to transfer ALL of my files from my iPod to a data DVD disk? It gets really frustrating to have an iPod that costs alot and knowing it's not working how it's supposed to & knowing music that I purchased are about to be whiped out.
So just wondering if there's any tricks or program/s I can use or do to solve this problem to transfer my files from the iPod to a DVD so I can format the iPod without losing everything. Thanks.
there are 3rd party applications that will do what you need. Use the search function or google.
That said, the fact you didn't back up your purchased songs to CD/DVD or external hard drive when you moved computers or just as a practical matter is irresponsible.
Those songs are files just like a Word document or anything else. If you don't back it up and your only copy gets damaged then its your own fault for not backing up.
In this case your iPod is not to blame for having the only copy. All hard drives die. Period. You are lucky you have time to back up your files off the iPod now before everything went. You need to have more than the copy on the iPod of your purchased songs. Back up or waste $400 bucks of music
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