IBook won't recognize iPod (yes, another one . . .)

A while ago, my 20GB, third generation iPod stopped working properly when connected to my iBook. When it was connected to the iBook, it would transfer a few songs, and then iTunes would freeze. Disconnecting the iPod and reconnecting it would cause a few more songs to be transferred, followed by another freeze.
I recently went through my iTunes library and editted the genres on most of my songs, so there were about 4,000 songs to be updated. When I hooked the iPod up to the computer, it copied over a few hundred songs, and then froze again. Each time I would reconnect it, it would transfer about four songs, until it eventually stopped transferring any songs -- it would just immediately freeze. I tried removing the songs that it was freezing on from my library, but this didn't work.
I tried resetting my iPod, but that didn't work. I ran the Disk Check, but that told me that my iPod was fine. Then I used the iPod updater to restore it to factory settings.
Now, the iBook doesn't recognize the iPod at all. Connecting the iPod to the iBook causes the iPod to display the "Do not disconnect" screen, but it doesn't appear on the desktop and it won't appear in iTunes. If I unplug it, I am treated with the message informing me that it has no unreadable volumes, and offers me the options of Ejecting and Initializing.
I've looked through this forum and the Support listings, and tried whatever I could find, but nothing has seemed to work. Is there anything that I'm failing to do?

Okay . . . after shutting the computer down for a few hours and turning it back on, iTunes is suddenly willing to recognize my iPod. I've started moving my music back onto the iPod, but it's still freezing every so often, so I have to either force quit iTunes or disconnect the iPod to continue. I'm sure that this isn't the best idea, but is there a better way to accomplish this?

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rfletche,
Just confirming... have you seen these articles?
iPod displays a folder icon with an exclamation point
iPod displays a sad iPod icon
Also, see this post by Mitch 751, a user on these Discussions, which details some things to try with an exclamation point and folder symbol on an iPod:
Mitch: Exclamation point and folder and nothing else
-Kylene

Computer won't recognize iPod and iPod is frozen

Just pulled my iPod out of it's case. When I went to install the software, the computer won't recognize the iPod Nano. I've tried all 6 USB ports. Computer states:
"One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and windows does not recognize it."
Now the iPod has locked up, won't change screens or makes any sounds. I've gone through the help guide, but toggling the hold button doesn't help either.

I had the same problem with mine! I took it out of the box and it was working just fine, but as soon as I plugged it into the computer, the screen froze and the computer reported the exact same error message. I've tried resetting it, but none of the buttons work now, and I even tried restoring it, but the computer doesn't even recognize that it's an ipod nano. I'm starting to wonder if I need to just replace it.

Computer won't recognize ipod

We had work done to our computer and they had to take everything off the computer and reload the operating system. My itunes were restored, but when I connect my ipod the computer won't recognize my ipod and the songs I recently downloaded from the itunes store won't synchronize. Any thoughts?

I am having the same problem. I recently got a new iPod nano 3rd gen, connected it to iTunes and my computer and it was all well and good. I then connected it for a second time, all fine. But ever since then my computer says "one of the devices connected to this computer has malfunctioned and windows does not recognise it". My iPod works absolutuely fine apart from that. Any suggestions?

ITunes won't recognize iPod Nano (1GB, 1st generation)

I have been having problems Sync'ing my iPod nano with iTunes, however, the more I read help articles and follow the steps, the worse the problem gets. (I'm on a PC using Windows XP)
I've gotten to the point where I updated my iPod software in Disk mode (up until then it was being recognized only in Disk mode), but when iTunes failed to recognize it when not in Disk mode I preceded to restore my iPod to factory settings, as instructed in the help articles.
Now, up until then, I still had music in my iPod, and I was being able to charge it and listen to my music even though I couldn't sync the iPod anymore. After restoring, I not only lost my music (which I was aware of), but it STILL did not fix my problem. So I started to get annoyed.
I then noticed that my iPod was being recognized by My Computer, just not by iTunes, so I began to perform the steps indicated in the following article:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93716
I restarted my iPod service - no luck
I removed iTunes - no luck
I emptied my Temp directory and restarted...
That's when iTunes stopped recognizing my iPod altogether, not even in Disk mode. Not only that, but it seems to have affected the iPod itself, since it won't turn off or exit Disk mode anymore. So now I'm scared of going though with any more steps on whichever "help" articles and making the problem even worse than it already is (if that's possible).
The only other information I can provide is that windows is still recognizing my iPod, no problem, and when I connect my iPod, iTunes actually launches... but DOESN'T recognize a thing. So I ran a diagnostics using iTunes and here's what I got (iPod diagnostics):
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
INTEL_ D945GCL_
iTunes 7.3.2.6
iPodService 7.3.2.6 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 7.3.2.6 is currently running.
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2007-08-30 11:53:26.
Connected Storage Devices:
Unidade de disco, MAXTOR STM3160211AS, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
Unidade de disco, MAXTOR STM3160211AS, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
Unidade de disco, Apple iPod USB Device, Bus Type USB
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
No IEEE 1394 Host Controller found.
Connected Device Information:
IPOD (H:\), iPod nano running firmware version 1.3.1
All green lights, and as you can see, according to iTunes, NO PROBLEM! Except that it won't recognize the iPod that the disgnistics says exists and reads... ?!?!?!
If anyone could shed some light on my situation, i would be VERY greatful!

My IPod Nano will charge when connected to my computer but it won't come up on My Computer or iTunes. So I can't update the songs. I've already tried reseting the iPod. Does anybody know what I can do to fix it.

Itunes won't recognize iPod after installing MediaMonkey..

Hi,
I recently switched from Itunes to MediaMonkey, and I'm very happy. But my girlfriend still uses iTunes. And now her iTunes won't recognize neither her or my iPod when I connect either of them. Windows and MediaMonkey recognizes them perfectly. iTunes just comes up with this error message:
"The software necessary to communicate with iPod isn't correctly installed. Install iTunes again before installing iPod-software."
I've tried uninstalling and re-installing iTunes a number of times. I even tried uninstalled MediaMonkey, but nothing works..
PLEASE HELP ME, I'M GOING INSANE HERE =(

Have you tried working through the steps in this article, in the order listed?
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363?viewlocale=en_US

Itunes won't recognize ipod and videos gone

I have a 30GB Video Ipod and itunes won't recognize it. I have to keep putting the music files back in and converting them. Also the Movie and TV Shows I bought disappeared. I have a Windows XP Home Edition, and itunes 7. I downloaded itunes about 4 or 5 months ago, it that helps. My ipod shows up in my computer though. I want to know:
1. How can I get itunes to recognize my ipod
2. How do I get itunes to keep and remember my files
3. How do I get my videos back?
4. Which version of itunes should I get and how do I get it?

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
This article addresses both error messages...
iPod shows up in Windows but not in iTunes
As for the iPod not turning off. Try resetting...
Reset iPod
After you reset it, wait about a minute and then try turning it off.
btabz

ITunes and iPod updater won't recognize iPod

I'm running Windows XP and it shows the iPod is there but it won't show up in iTunes and iPod updater after 'initializing' for a good 5-10 minutes says either 'could not recognize the iPod' or if it does let me restore give the 'Firmware update failure. Diskwrite error.' I have the latest iTunes and iPod update and went through all the steps in the 'Windows recognizes iPod but iTunes does not' Troubleshooting help section. All these problems started when I tried to update with the new iPod updater software and got an error, everything worked fine before. I have also tried using a friends USB cable the problem is obviously in the Nano itself. Is there any way to safely format without using the iPod updater? or what should I try doing next?
Also it seems like when the nano isn't plugged into a power source it drains the battery, with nothing showing on the screen because it always starts charging when I hook it up to the computer even though it was fully charge before.
Thanks for any help.

Hello,
I too am having this exact same problem. My iPod nano was working perfectly until this "latest update" Since I installed that update my itunes and my ipod updater will NOT recognize my iPod. I am getting all the same error messages as you.
I have done EVERYTHING recommeded in the support pages. Reinstall, uninstall, install, reboot I've done it all a hundred times. I have over 5 pages of support documents I printed up and I followed them to the T. I have 10 different USB ports including 3 2.0 USB ports. My windows recognizes the iPod instantly, but the updater will not.
I 'm starting to think it's a problem with the update software.
Please, if anybody has any advice other than "www.apple.com/support/ipod" please post something. I have had my Nano since October and never had a problem with it and I really, really miss it right now.
Thanks
Windows XP
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