IPod keeps showing "do not disconnect"

when i connect my iPod to the computer, it shows "do not disconnect"
but after im done updating my iPod, it suppose to show "ok to disconnect", but all it does is flashing the stop sign and telling me "do not disconnect".
it only stops when i disconnect it from the computer...
.help needed......thanks

''does it mean that i can't use my ipod as a hard disk if i uncheck "enable disk use" ?''
Yes. You must have the box checked to use iPod as a hard disk, and always unmount/eject iPod before unplugging it.
'' don't like to update my ipod because the process restores everything in my ipod''
If you choose to restore the iPod, all data is lost, but just by updating the iPod, all of your data stays on the iPod.
Make sure you have the latest iPod Updater
*nathan

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JC
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- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
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