Ipod empty after connecting to computer

Connect Ipod classic to computer.....sync happens but no music was transfered to my ipod, infact it took everything off of my ipod and it is now empty. I try to sync individual songs and it seems like its transfering but then my ipod is still empty
I recently purchased an iphone 3GS, could this have somthing to do with it?

One other thing. Podcasts seem to be synced with my ipod but no music

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Thanks Bob, I don't know why but it all of a sudden worked a few days later. It's a mystery but at least problem solved.

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Thanks a lot

Hi Everyone.
I've been having the same problem. i have a 5G ipod.. i did the latest firmware update a while back, and the iTunes 7 update. After that, whenever i connect the ipod to a mac, i see the red circle with a line through, and its not flashing, then the ipod is locked up. only way to make it work is reset the ipod while its connected..
I tried a full restore, and that did not help.. then I pretty much gave up, and hoped that Apple would release new firmware.
In a last attempt of hope, i thought i would connect the ipod to my new makbook pro.. just to see if it was a problem with the imac. well, same again. ugh. rats..!
So, i tried a full restore from this 'new' computer..
This time, i noticed something different.. iTunes decided to download the firmware again, and re-flash the iPod.. (with the same version)
ah.. now it works !!! i went back to the imac.. connected it.. loaded up all my tunes.. and it works.. disconnect.. plug back in.. no freeze !!!!
So, it seems that if you can try another mac, and restore.. or indeed get the firmware to download again, and apply to the iPod.. it just might work !!!
Hope this helps some folks out!
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http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=9935961#9935961
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When you connected the Nano to your PC, did anything change on the iPod's display? Did it appear to charge at all?
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and connecting to a friend's PC which didn't work.
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I assume you meant to say "now" at the bottom of the list?
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i try
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If the hardware ID displayed starts with this:
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Disconnect the device, and unplug all USB devices from your computer. Shut your computer down, and power it back on.
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Test with an alternate, known-good 30-pin to USB cable if available.
Temporarily disable any "USB Enhanced Host Controller" or "USB 2.0 Host Controller" entries in the Device Manager, under the USB Controllers section. Do this by right-clicking on them, and choosing "disable".
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but my hardware id shows USB/UNKNOWN
help I can't regarge my iPod now because it doesn't give any power to it
Please mail me, but only if you have an answer that realy works or have seen this befor at someone else.
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I connected my ipod to my computer overnight and the next morning, the screen was frozen with the "do not disconnect" sign and wasn’t recognized by my computer. I then plugged in my ipod with the power adaptor, but the ipod screen was still frozen. After following the help page, I reset my ipod. Now when I plug it into an outlet, it displays the folder symbol. When plugged into my computer, it'll cycle between the folder, a the apple, and then will start flashing the "do not disconnect" and charging battery symbols. Unfortunately, this will only last for a few seconds, and the cycle repeats. Has anyone else ever experienced anything like this? Any tips? Thanks!!!

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- cannot sync
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