I pod restore won't work

My MAC won't recognize my ipod at all, there is an apple logo on the ipod and I saw at one point a folder with an exclaimation point. I tried ipod updater, but the restore and update items don't highlight - I think because the computed doesn't recognize the ipod.
Please help!

probably the next thing to try is a reset, and then see if you can get recognition for the restore if you put the ipod into disk mode. see
iPod: Only Apple Logo appears on display when turned on
Putting iPod into Disk Mode

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iPad: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
Update and restore alert messages on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
http://www.buybuyla.com/tech/view/012953a0d412000e.shtml
iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
iPad: Unable to update or restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
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HT201413 after up dating to IOS 6 i can no longer make or recieve calls, and restore won't work. What can I do?

after up dating to IOS 6 i can no longer make or recieve calls, and restore won't work. What can I do?

The iPhone is telling you to connect to computer iTunes because it's in recovery mode.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

System restore won't work!!! HELP!!!

Hi all.
I have a 60 gig Photo. It gave me the support icon on my iPod screen.
I installed the latest iTunes software. I plugged in my iPod, saw that it is up to date, and clicked restore.
iTunes went through the system restore process, told me that it had been set back to factory settings, then prompted me to disconnect to a power source. However, my iPod said not to disconnect. I did anyway and still got the support icon on my iPod screen.
I redid my restore, and I kept it plugged in cause it is USB2 and charges the battery. It still says not to disconnect and has not changed for at least 15 minutes.
What gives here???? How can I trick my iPod into working? Why won't the system restore work? How do I troubleshoot this thing? Do I need to get this serviced? Do I have to get a new iPod?????
Any thoughts are welcome.

I saw somwhere on a different thread to try and restore iPod on a mac. I went to my local Apple store with my iPod and went through the system restore there.
The Apple attendent saw the 1418 error message and began to erase my drive. It stalled and stuck on about 10% progress.
He graciously told me that a Mac genius would do some complimentary research/work on it for me. I left it there tonight and will see what they say when they call me about its progress.
Thank you for your thread reference. I think I will not be able to follow those instructions though. I think my iPod has been updated already and I cannot reinstall the firmware and disconnect in mid stream, not unless you can tell me how to revert back to where this would be necessary.
Hopefully the genius that works on my iPod will solve my issue and I will not have to worry about this, but in case it does not, I will see if I can implement this solution when I get it back.
I did see this thread in my research AFTER I updated my iPod and installed v7 on my PC. hmmm

Stuck in disc mode and the restore won't work because of error 1437

I've been stuck in disc mode for over two hours after trying to reset my iPod. I originally had to restore it because it says that there are corrupt files. It went ok until the very end when it said that it couldn't be restored because of error 1437. So, I tried to reset it. Now, it's been in disc mode and nothing is working! I tried to format it from my computer, I tried to restore it multiple times, I tried resetting it again, I uninstalled and installed itunes, I even went as far as downloading the most recent itunes It's just stuck in the same mode and won't let me do anyhting! Also, the nearest Apple store is a 2 hour drive away and I don't have the money for Apple support.Oh, and the ipod is completely empty and it says I have 0 KB available. (Out of a 160 GB iPod Classic)

Hi JLeeAnne1993,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand you are receiving an alert after attempting a restore. You have done several great troubleshooting steps already I see. The other steps I would recommend would be isolating the usb port, reregistering “.dll” files, updating or reinstalling the Windows USB drivers, and possible disabling your security software temporarily. I know the specific alert number you are receiving is not listed, but please use the following article for the steps and information on how to complete these actions.
iPod: Can't restore or update in iTunes with error 1415, 1417, 1418, 1428, 1429, 1430, 1436, or 1439
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1372
I hope this helps,
-Joe

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On restoring iPod:
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Restore won't work at all

I tried to update my software on 4s to i0s7.
This didnt work. Now when i turn the phone on i see an image with a connect to itunes.
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Consider setting up a mail-in repair for your iPod http://depot.info.apple.com/ipod/
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Temporarily disable your firewall and antivirus software and try again...
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1379
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