Ipod cannot sync with library - using XP
I have a new ipod and itunes shows the following message when I try to sync it;
"The ipod cannot be synced. The required disc cannot be found" - any idea how to solve this, I have successfully trnasferred all my music to the library?
Thanks
Oh and note that sometimes iTunes thinks its a White iPod but really is Black.
Help!
Note: i did read this: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301267 and it did not help.
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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=776996&tstart=0
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=805256&tstart=0
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=797432󂫸
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=809624&tstart=0
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http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
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I cannot get my ipod to sync with iTune.
I cannot get my ipod to sync with iTune.
Hello megansmummy,
I would be concerned too if my iPod wasn't able to complete the syncing processes. I recommend following the steps in this tutorial to address and issue like this:
iPod classic Troubleshooting Assistant
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/classic/
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.
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