IPhone syncs, nano won't

Is there something different about the code in iTunes that syncs a nano, relative to that which syncs an iPhone? My iPhone 2G syncs reliably, but every time I try to sync the new purple 8gb nano I bought for my fiancee, my computer (XP, SP2) hangs.
I have the nano directly connected to a USB port on a PCI card with an NEC chipset and correct drivers.
I have restored the nano within iTunes (didn't help) and by formatting the nano's drive in Windows then restoring (synced one podcast episode, then froze when I tried an album).
This is a hard freeze- no CTRL-ALT-DEL possible, required a hard reset to reboot the PC.

I spoke too soon. Itunes wouldn't sync a 60-song playlist to the nano ths morning without my computer freezeing. The same playlist syncs just fine to the phone. XPSP3 didn't resolve the issue, but installing it ate half my morning. I split the playlist into 4 10-5 song lists, which I was able to sync to the nano, one at a time. What a pain.

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I don't know what changed.
I have reset all devices.
I have completely removed and reinstalled iTunes. (I've tried iTunes 10.5.1 and 10.5.2)
I have shut down and rebooted the PC (several times).
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My Windows 7x64 is fully updated.
Does anyone know how to help?

Sorry, I followed both guides and uninstalled everything - rebooted, reinstalled iTunes like your second link instructions said.
PC sees all devices fine in Windows Explorer (and makes the pling sound when I connect them, they just do not show up in iTunes.
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I'm at a loss.

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It has nothing to do with de-authorizing the old computer. You cannot use iTunes to transfer song files from iPod to computer (because it does not have that function), except as you indicated, for songs that you purchased from the iTunes Store. However, there are third-party methods and utilities that will allow transfer from iPod to computer. If you do a Google search on something like "ipod transfer," you should get some links (if you use a Mac, add "mac" to he search).
Once the song files are on your new computer, add them to the iTunes library. You can simply drag the files, or the folder(s) containing the files, to the iTunes window.
NOTE: This is how you can de-authorize the old computer without the old computer. Run iTunes and go to the iTunes Store in the sidebar. Log in with your Apple ID, if you are not already. Click on your Apple ID at the upper right corner of the window to go to your Account Information screen. There should be a button to Deauthorize All. This will deauthorize your current computer too, but you can authorize it again. (You can have up to FIVE computers authorized for your iTunes Store account, so you can just leave the old one authorized.)

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My 7th generation iPod nano won't allow me to sync videos from iTunes. How can I fix this?

What video content works with iTunes and mobile devices?
iTunes:
Video content purchased from the iTunes Store.
QuickTime and MPEG-4 movie files that end in ".mov", ".m4v", or ".mp4" and are playable in QuickTime Player.
Video podcasts.
iTunes Digital Copies.
iTunes Store Movie Rentals (Requires iTunes 9 or later).
Mobile Devices:
Video content purchased from the iTunes Store.
Videos that have been shared to iTunes using QuickTime Player (Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard).
Videos that have been re-encoded for iPod with QuickTime 7 Pro.
Videos that have been re-encoded for iPod with iMovie, Final Cut Pro, and others. Refer to Exporting a movie from iMovie HD to iPod for an iMovie HD tutorial.
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Video files after using the iTunes File > Create New Version > Create iPad or AppleTV version option (iPad and AppleTV only).
See below for detailed movie specifications.
iTunes Store Movie Rentals (Requires iTunes 9 or later).
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All mobile devices which iTunes can sync video to can play the following video formats:
H.264
File formats: .m4v, .mp4, and .mov
Video: Up to 768 kbits/sec, 320 x 240, 30 frames per second (fps), Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3.
Audio: AAC-LC up to 160 kbits/sec, 48 Khz, and stereo audio.
MPEG-4
File formats: .m4v, .mp4, and .mov
Video: Up to 2.5 Mbits/sec, 480 x 480, 30 fps, Simple Profile.
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Come Apple, don't fail me now.

Your problem is completely different from the original post. The OP could not run the correct version of iTunes on their older computer. You're much more likely to get the help you need by starting your own thread with a properly descriptive subject line.
If you need instructions on how to start a new thread, see this link:
http://discussions.apple.com/ann.jspa?annID=650
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Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. If your iPod nano isn't actually completing its sync, I would put it through this troubleshooting assistant:
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http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/nano3gen/
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PS: make sure the device is active while syncing so keep tapping the screen.
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If you've read the Technical Specification you will find that the nano can only use Firewire for charging, not for syncing:
http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/specs.html
"Charging via USB or FireWire to computer system or power adapter (sold separately)"
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http://www.apple.com/support/

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Is your sisters xHD connected to your PC permanently? I suspect not, and I also suspect that your iTunes install isn't set to copy the files over when you add new music to iTunes.
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. I have 6th gen iPod nano. When I try to sync it my computer tells me it has malfunctioned and Windows does not recognize it. My iPhone syncs fine so the problem must be the iPod. I have reset the iPod several times and no luck. Any suggestions?

Hello Alexdad,
We've an article that can help get your iPod Nano working with your computer.
iPod nano: Error message saying that iPod 'could not be identified properly'
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3218
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I currently have my iPhone synced to my laptop, and my nano synced to another laptop.
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If I remember correctly, I can put the music on my nano onto the current laptop or vice versa - is this correct?
When I synced my iPhone with this laptop, I'm sure I saw something about it being my 4th authorised computer - will that have implications for my nano or the person why buys my iPhone?
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If I remember correctly, I can put the music on my nano onto the current laptop or vice versa - is this correct?
Yes, you can copy the music from your iPod to your computer
When I synced my iPhone with this laptop, I'm sure I saw something about it being my 4th authorized computer - will that have implications for my nano or the person why buys my iPhone?
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And as long as you restore the iPhone, whoever purchases it from you should have no problems.
Hope this helps.
B-rock

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Maybe the Nano you got is defective. Have it replaced.

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