IPod Classic 160 GB not syncing

I bought a 160 GB Ipod Classic about 6 months ago. About 2 weeks ago I plugged in my Ipod and it erased everything and when I try to sync music it syncs about 150 songs (I have about 4,000) and then stays syncing that one song for about 2 hours. Then it gives me an error message like (-50) or (-120) or says the required folder could not be found. I have tried everything like updating iTunes and re-formatting it and restoring it but every time it gives me the same thing. I was wondering if the hardrive is failing or if theres something wrong with the computer?

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Ipod Classic 160 GB not syncing my music

I bought a 160 GB Ipod Classic about 6 months ago. About 2 weeks ago I plugged in my Ipod and it erased everything and when I try to sync music it syncs about 150 songs (I have about 4,000) and then stays syncing that one song for about 2 hours. Then it gives me an error message like (-50) or (-120) or says the required folder could not be found. I have tried everything like updating iTunes and re-formatting it and restoring it but every time it gives me the same thing. I was wondering if the hardrive is failing or if theres something wrong with the computer?

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IPod Classic 160 gb not syncing playlists

Hello and thanks for reading this. I have a 4 year old 160 gb iPod classic that has always run like a champ, and lately I've had a problem getting it to sync. I'm using a Powerbook G4 running Tiger (10.4.11) and the latest iPod software that is compatible. The iPod has never had any problem with this platform previously. It still imports all of the songs (2,716) o.k., but I can't find a way to get it to sync the playlists. I'm wondering if I have inadvertently hit a button or switch that shuts off playlist sync (or import), but I've searched through all of the pull downs and preferences and can't find a problem. I went through all of the troubleshooting steps, and finally completely restored the iPod, but no luck yet. All the songs show up, but no playlists. I use this on a system that I installed in our barn, and it really rocks for birthday parties and family reunions, but you have to be able to select playlists. Thanks again for your help. Tom

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Howdy spacecraft24,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
From what I gather, your iPod classic isn’t recognized by iTunes on your PC. Take a look at the article linked below and try running through the troubleshooting suggestions that it provides.
iPhone, iPad, or iPod not recognized in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
Take care,
-Jason

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Well start with these articles and see if that gets you anywhere...
iPod is not recognized properly by computer when USB drivers are not installed properly or are out of date
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305136
iTunes for Windows: iTunes 7 doesn't recognize iPod
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61711
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Hi Ichabodsomom,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The article below may be able to help you with this issue.
Click on the link to see more details and screenshots.
iPod not appearing in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3716
Cheers,
- Judy

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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.5/en/8342.html
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