Ipod charges but is not recognized AT ALL by the computer

this on ipod wont work but others will on this computer. it still charges though. Is there anyway we can get the ipod formated or something to get it to work. the data is not important on it so we can lose it all if needed.

THe common thing here seems to be either the cable or the iPod.
Can you try another cable? Does a friend have an iPod, and you can use their cable?

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IPod nano charges but is not recognized

Good morning.
Im writing this topic, because I saw all the topics about this same problem, and none of them solved mine. I hope you can help me on this, so here is the thing:
When I connect my iPod to the 2.0 usb port, the ipod lights its screen, charges, but neither windows or iTunes recognizes it.
Ive tried going to:
1. Going to control painel
2. Double clicking System icon
3. Hardware < Manager of Dispositives < Universal USB thing
When Im there, I disabled the options at USB ROOT HUB on "Computer can turn it of dispositive to minimize waste of energy", as I have read on the other article to do, but it didnt help.
Here is something that Ive tried everything to understand, but I cant: In the same place (Hardware - System - Control Painel), when the iPod is connected at the computer, my ipod appears on that list! But it comes with an Exclamation Point right next to its name, and it says that it needs an software to make it useful.
The real message is:
The drivers for this dispositive are not installed.(Code 28)
To reinstall the drivers of this dispositive, click at 'Reinstall Driver'.
Doesnt iTunes install it or whatever? What can I do to get my iPod recognized by the iTunes and computer, and then sync my songs?
Please, I need someone's help!
Thanks a lot,
Andre.
Ps:. 1. iPod nano, 1st generation, 2gb.
2. Windows XP.
iPod nano 1st generation 2gb Windows XP

Did you ever find a solution for your problem. It is exactly the same as mine and I'm so frustrated with all the problems after spending so much money for something that is supposed to be fun.
I too have done everything suggested and still no answer. My computer will not install the driver or recognize the ipod exists.
If you did find an answer, please email me with anything you think may help.
Thanks

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I have done everything I know to do. My iPod touch 4g will charge from my computer but will not sync and is not recognized by the computer. I have tried it on 4 different computers and my brothers iPod touch 3G works and so does our iPad 2 but something is wrong my with just my touch 4g. Both of them have updated to the ios5 and I have not. I did the extremely stupid thing of resetting it and now it's just stuck an the original start up screen. So I can no longer even get into my touch. My 90 day has expired as well.
Please someone help me. My brothers have spent hours looking for ways to fix it but can't find anything. Nothing is working at all.

Did it work with previous ii.x version?
If you have iTunes 11 turn on the Sidebar. Go to iTunes>View and click on Show Sidebar. You can also do a Crtl+S to show the sidebar. The sidebar is where Devices appears. and Control+B to show the Menu bar
Did you do everything here:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
Including
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
New cable and different USB port?
Runs this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
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Have you updated your iPod and iTunes sofware?
most cases, iTunes can play these high quality songs, which is meant for newer mobile devices like iPhones, iPod Touch, nano and iPad, which the older iPod cant play, but only playable with iPod classic sofware version 2.0.4
most likely it is an incompatible song format, read this Apple support article.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1334?viewlocale=en_USet
If your iPod software is version 1.1.2, then you have to use lower quality format.
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HT1386 I can charge my phone on my windows 8 computer, but it is not recognized by itunes on the computer

I have a new Windows 8 computer, and I tunes will not recognize my phone, but I can charge it fine with the USB cable.

follow this: iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows - Support - Apple

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just yesterday i was trying to put new songs on my ipod when i plug it in it comes up that its charging but doesnt say "do not disconnect" and doesnt come up on the computer same as today i was wondering if anyone could please help me?

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Hi... I need your help.
I have a Mini IPod since 2 years now and suddenly I've got a problem with it (since 5 month).
I have tried all the solutions by myself (update, download, reset,... I've also tried to connect it with a Mac but no way, for the computer there is no IPod connected). Nothing work.
The problem is :
1. I can hear music but can not connect to my PC computer and download new songs in my IPod (it is connected but for my computer there is no IPod connected, so there is no way to do a hardware reset.).
2. More weird, when it is "pluged in" with my computer, my IPod is charging without any "charging" icon.
So, ... please ... help me :))
Thanx

In order, I tried the first 3 (Reset, Retry, Restart) of the 5 steps, I don't wanna Reinstall and Restore, and risk losing my music on both, find out that still didn't help, and then having to buy it all back again, which isn't cheap, its fully charged, I use USB to connect between my iPod nano and my Mac (version 10.2.8), it isn't asleep when doing this, my computer, though it says it isn't compatible with a version 10.2.8, it used to work fine for months with no problems at all, I have the lastest version of iTunes, I have no plugged in FireWire equipment, my nano has never frozen, I doubt the USB cable I use or the computer port are faulty, as the nano can still charge and other things that use the USB ports (such as the keyboard) can still work, I'm not sure if my nano's hard disk format was damaged or not, but, I must admit, i've accidentaly dropped it a couple of times, but it still would work fine by itself or when it was connected with the computer, and I don't think my nano has a faulty port.
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My IPod Touch won't show up at all on the computer

Hello,
I have had an Ipod Touch for 10 months now, bt suddenly for no reason my Ipod doesn't show up on the computer at all. It doesn't say it's charging, it doesn't make a noise and it doesn't show up in the computer or itunes.
I have tried using different cables, different computers and different cables with different computers. I have re-installed itunes, re-installed quicktime, turned off firewalls and all other security stuff. I have done everything people have told me to.
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P.S Over the time that i have had my ipod i have cracked the screen (my own fault) and have not repaired it yet, and i still have warranty.

Thanks -- actually I worded the question wrong. I was trying to find my songs icon and kept reloading Itunes to try to find it. All I could get was the store. I finally figured out how to reset the desktop and I got my icon back. Thanks for your answer.

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Try resseting the iPod...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1655

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I have re-installed itunes and that hasn't worked. I know it's not the chord because i've plugged in another ipod and that one works. But when I plug in the ipod touch I get nothing--no charging; and it does not show up in device manager

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From my experience, the only way you're gonna get a PC afflicted with this disease to work with a 5th gen nano is to roll back to an earlier version of iTunes. Those affected have been exhausted by this ongoing issue. To update or not to update? And I always say never update unless you have to, and turn off all that auto update mess!
I have two core2duo lappies running 32b vista. My workflow dictates 32b fyi. One is acer aspire running itunes v 11.1 (.0.126), 5th gen nano was originally formatted and works just fine on this machine to this day. My other is the bigger badder lenovo thinkpad and the 5th gen will NOT mount using any version of itunes past 11.0 (.1.12) Windows mounts it just fine. itunes is not having it. no shirt no shoes no service.
I have both a 4th and 5th gen nano. The 4th gen works great on both machines, I even successfully tested it with the latest version (11.1.5) before subsequent deletion on the thinkpad! Weird huh? I think my next experiment might be to restore my 5th gen w/ a Mac and theeeeen plug it into PC itunez.
I'm at a loss on the thinkpad. Scanned for intruders. Cut the Lenovo bloat. Executed system and reg maintenance. Took down msconfig to a safe mode + itunes level to attempt to resolve possible sw conflicts but to no avail. NO NO NO. Every single dang port, every time on the thinkpad. Has me feeling like others might get the same treatment by the next itunes update. :|
So in summary for me:
5th gen nano and thinkpad are a NoGo on 11.1^ last working version for me = 11.0.1
5th gen nano is working on an acer aspire 11.1.0 but no way in the world am I updating
4th gen nano is kicking 5th gen nano's @zz so what would make me want to buy a new ipod?

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Hi cecebabymusik,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
Try the specific steps below for the your iPod touch first:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
If the issue is not resolved, you may need to uninstall iTunes and all of it's components, and reinstall the latest version as explained in this article:
iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows: Unable to install or open
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5376
I hope this information helps ....
- Judy

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