Ipod being recognized as a digital camera

After months of perfectly sound use in syncing etc suddenly my ipod is being recognized as a digital camera. I have followed all the instructions in the help sections, I have been to the Authorized service centre, I and the service centre have removed itunes several times and started and restared everything sooooo many times and we have reverted to old versions of itunes too. Still the ipod is being recognized as a camera.
no one seems to know why this has happened nor how to correct it.
HELP !!!!!!! (please)

take a look @ these threads: one and [two|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=11045615#11045615].
JGG

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This is very bizarre.
I connected my ipod touch to my PC and it gets recognized as a Digital Camera. Windows reads it as, and I kid you not, Apple Ipod Digital Camera. Itunes doesn't recognize the device, but upon connecting my ipod touch to the PC the Cannon EOS photo utility starts up...ready and willing to import my pictures.
Strange as this is, it gets even more weird...
For some odd reason now I can not even go on to the apple site. I thought since my itunes isn't up to date to the latest version that maybe the problem so I proceeded to update itunes but now the apple site won't load. It was working fine the day before. I thought maybe the site was down (I have never known the apple site to be down) so I decided to ask a couple of online buddies to visit www.apple.com and they reported as the site loading and operating fine.
What gives???
I rechecked the minimum requirements and it states that I need xp service pack 2 and USB 2.0 to operate properly. I don't have sp2 installed on my XP, but my 30gig 5th generation ipod states the same requirements (The ipod touch is my 3rd ipod) and it works absolutely perfect each time on the same PC.
Why would my ipod touch have an identity crisis and why would it block it's parent site?
Help anyone? The customer service rep at the Apple store was completely baffled.

Check your iTunes version - although your 5th gen works with older iTunes versions, at least 7.4 is required for the IPT - older versions will not even recognize it.
As for the Apple site not working, there have been sporadic reports of that, no known reason, usually resolved in a few hours.
You could also try updating using Apple Software Update (usually found in Start > All Programs), or from within iTunes (Help menu > Check for Updates).
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i have an iphone and an ITouch and also a Ipod nano and and i just got a brand new computer cause my old 1 died. i still have music in my ipod iTouch and iPhone. i want to fill my new laptop with music. but since my iTouch and iPhone are both being read as a digital camera i can only take out photos from both. witch right now i dont care about the photos. my iPod nano on the other hand is being read as a storage device meaning i can take out the music out of the nano. i want to make it so i can also take out my misic from my iTouch and iPhone. in need of assistance. tried a bunch of methods but im tired of it. im im going to need professional help.

- It is normal and expected for the iPod to be seen as a camera
- What do you mean " when I put it in hard disk mode"? iPod touches do not have a disk mode.
- Does the iPod show in iTunes? If not try:
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

IPod Not Recognized Except as Digital Camera

OS: Windows Vista Home Premium, running Service Pack 1
System: Dell Inspiron 537s (brand new) 64-bit
iPod: iTouch, version 2.2
When I plug my iTouch into our BRAND new computer, it only is recognized as a digital camera. It does not show up in iTunes. It doesn't show up in my Hardware list.
In Device Manager, it appears under "Portable Devices" but not under the expected "Universal Serial Bus controllers". I can't eject it from my computer properly because it does not appear on my Hardware list when plugged in.
My Troubleshooting Attempts:
1. I have restarted the ipod Touch
2. I have tried different USB ports
3. I have tried restarting my computer
4. I have tried reinstalling iTunes
5. The iPod is fully charged
6. Both an iPod nano and an iPod classic were successfully recognized by both my computer and iTunes, but not the iPod touch.
7. On our previous Windows XP computer the iPod touch worked fine. It is only having issues on this new computer. (I am no longer able to use the XP PC.) This iPod touch has been working fine until now, so I assume the issue is with the computer and not the iPod.
8. The iTunes version installed as of an hour ago is version 8.2
9. Apple Mobile Device service is working properly
10. The Touch does not change screens when plugged into the computer, but it does recognize that it is plugged into a power source (visible on the battery indicator).
11. I have tried updating the driver which seems to work for many people, but am unable to do so. I think that is where the problem lies, though...
When I look at the properties of the iPod in Device Manager, I get this information:
Driver Provider: Microsoft
Driver Date: 6/21/2006
Driver Version: 6.0.6001.18000
Digital Signer: microsoft windows
Driver Files:
C:\\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\UMDF\WpdMtpDr.dll
C:\\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\WpdUsb.sys
C:\\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\WYDFRd.sys
C:\\Windows\system32\WpdConns.dll
C:\\Windows\system32\WpdMtp.dll
C:\\Windows\system32\WpdMtpUS.dll
I believe that my iTouch is using the incorrect drivers; from what I've read in some help forums it should be using the "usbaapl" drivers. However, I have tried to direct it to the correct drivers using the "Update Driver" option and it has not worked. My process:
1. Update Driver Software
2. Browse my computer for driver software (manually)
3. Search for driver software in this location: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\DRVSTORE\usbaapl_872A2434B7205D4BD84BBE53811BDCE15F347D5B (this is where I have found the usbaapl drivers)
4. Click "Next"
5. This message appears:
The best driver software for your device is already installed.
Windows has determined the driver software for your device is up to date: "Digital Still Camera"
So now I am at a loss. Can anyone help me with this problem?

Unfortunately it didn't seem to work. The Touch appears in Computer under the category heading "Portable Devices" with the image of a digital camera, from there I can browse and find what is labeled as an "Internal Storage" drive. In that are a DCIM folder and a 100APPLE folder. I deleted all pictures from the 100APPLE folder but so far there's been no change. Restarted computer, Touch, iTunes...no luck.
As to the article, I've been through all the suggested steps. I have the driver USBAAPL.SYS installed, but my computer seems determined to use the WPDMTP driver in its place and I have no clue how to change its mind. There don't appear to be any errors in Event Viewer as Vista believes it is working properly.
Does anyone know of a way to force Vista to use the proper Apple driver instead of the Windows Portable Devices Media Transfer Protocol? I am pretty sure this is where the problem lies.

IPod Touch Recognized as a Digital Camera in Windows 7 (x64) - SOLUTION!

Hi guys
After several days I finally found the solution to this with some help from Apple 2nd level support.
Symptom: iPod Touch is not connecting to iTunes. Under My Computer you find the iPod as a Portable Device > Digital Camera
Cause: Windows 7 wasn't able to install the right Driver for your Touch.
Solution:
1. Uninstall all the Apple software via Control Panel:
- iTunes
- Quicktime
- Apple Software Update
- Apple Mobile Device Support
- Bonjour
- Apple Application Support
2. Delete all the directories related to Apple (Including Apple,iPod, iTunes, Quicktime and Apple Computer -if they are there-) under:
- C:\Program File\Apple
- c:\Program Files (x86)
- C:\users\<USER>\AppData\Local
- C:\users\<USER>\AppData\Roaming
3. Restart
4. Reinstall iTunes (Right click and run as Administrator) but THIS IS THE TRICK!! change the installation path to C:\program files\iTunes (Remove x86) !
5. Connect ipod
It will still be a Camera..don't worry..
6. Go to My Computer > right click > Manage > Device Managers > Find your ipod under the Portable Devices
7. Right Click > Update driver > Specific location and browse C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device support\Drivers
8. After succesfully installed this driver you will be able to see your iPod Touch in iTunes
Enjoy !
J

take a look @ these threads: one and [two|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=11045615#11045615].
JGG

All of my iTunes music/apps have been deleted, and my iPod is being recognized as a digital camera by the computer. Help?

Hi!
I went on my iTunes today, and it kept saying "
The itunes library file cannot be saved. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation" I restarted my computer and opened iTunes, only to find that all of my apps and songs have been deleted. When I plug in my iPod, it says that this iPod is registered with another computer. My computer, however, is recognizing my iPod as a digital camera, with the name of my father's iPod. I have no idea how to fix this and get all of my songs/apps back. Someone please help!

Check your iTunes version - although your 5th gen works with older iTunes versions, at least 7.4 is required for the IPT - older versions will not even recognize it.
As for the Apple site not working, there have been sporadic reports of that, no known reason, usually resolved in a few hours.
You could also try updating using Apple Software Update (usually found in Start > All Programs), or from within iTunes (Help menu > Check for Updates).
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It's okay that your computer thinks that your iPhone is a "digital still camera", however it does not use the Apple Mobile Device driver like it should. The solution is simple and doesn't require re-installing iTunes.
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Why isnt my ipod being recognized?

when i plug in my touch (8gb, 2nd gen.) to my computer it makes a low sound instead of the regular tone it normally makes, it dosnt show up in "my computer" or in the itunes menu. when i run a diagnostic it says theres no ipod connected, its not my cord, i dont think its the ipod, it works on my sisters computer ,and i dont think its my computer because it worked a few months ago, i dont know what i could have done, any solutions or advice?

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