Installing two ipods on same computer
I have a 2g ipos installed on my windows xp. Someone in the family is using it. I just purchased an ipod 30g for my self.
When i try to install my new ipod - it doesnt recognize that it is a new user and calls up the other persons itunes list. can i sucessfuly install both ipods?
Thanks AP
hi megmeggi!
how do you create a second account on the computer?
there's documentation on that in your XP Help and Support. do a search in there on "new user".
How to use multiple iPods with one computer
love, b
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