IPod locks up my computer

When I plug my iPod into my computer, all applications that would use iPod lock up (iTunes, windows explorer, iPod updater, etc) this is a major problem because when my iPod is not plugged into my computer it still has problems like skipping songs, responding slowly, and sometimes displaying the folder ! message. I have a 20gb with click wheel ipod and have had it since December 2004. Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated.

Hello sfleuret
Try putting the iPod into Disk Mode to restore it, then you should not see iTunes lock up and then sync like normal again.
Putting iPod into Disk Mode
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1363
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Regards,
-Norm G.

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Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
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I was thinking of buying an iPod touch before this happened, now i just want to throw my iPod Classic into the road and watch cars run over it. Please Help.

the diagnostic test:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 6002)
Dell Inc. Inspiron 531s
iTunes 10.1.0.56
QuickTime 7.6.8
FairPlay 1.10.14
Apple Application Support 1.4.1
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 3.3.0.69
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.52.0.0
Bonjour 2.0.4.0 (214.3)
Gracenote SDK 1.8.2.457
Gracenote MusicID 1.8.2.89
Gracenote Submit 1.8.2.123
Gracenote DSP 1.8.2.34
iTunes Serial Number EFACDE6C10CEC8C8
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2010-11-23 18:38:30.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is not supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA , NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
** External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
Genius ID: ##############
** Device Connectivity Tests **
iPodService 10.1.0.56 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.1.0.56 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.
Most Recent Devices Not Currently Connected:
iPod classic running firmware version 2.0.1
Serial Number: 8M836QEP2C5
** Device Sync Tests **
No iPod, iPhone, or iPad found.

IPod locked up while connected to the computer, "saying do not disconnect"

iPod locked up while connected to the computer saying "Do Not Disconnect"

Is it red? If so, then it's supposed to happen. As far as I know, there's no way around it.

I plug my Ipod touch into my computer nothing happens.

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i lately tried to connect my iPod to my friends Computer. after doing this i opened iTunes and everything was fine except for one thing: eventhough all my files were listed and shown they were almost invisible, indicating me that i can't use or play them on this computer. i went home and tried the same procedure but this time i could play all my songs.
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Hello, I plugged my Ipod into my normal computer to update as I have done many times. It locked up my computer and after a few hours I decided to unplug it. My Ipod has said "do not disconnect" every since. When I plug it into my computer and fire up Itunes at first it would say its corrupt and needs to be restored. When I tried that it said it couldnt. Now it wont even give me that option. The Ipod has been on saying only not to disconnect for about 6 hours now. This Ipod is the 30 gig with 6 gig used and about 4 months old. If anyone could help that would be great. Thanks

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My Ipod lock screen has disappeared!

My iPod lock screen has disappeared and says the iPod is disabled. I had a passcode and I have tried turning it on and off and when I plug it into iTunes it says I need to unlock the iPod first! But the passcode 'slide to unlock' bar is gone!
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Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
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If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
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For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
iOS: How to back up
If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
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Can someone tell me how to go back to a previous version of the OS/Firmwere.
Sorry I do not know - but I suggest you try the following first
A. Diagnostic mode solution
If you have tried trouble shooting your iPod to no avail after all the steps above, chances are your iPod has a hardware problem. The iPod's built-in Diagnostic Mode is a quick and easy way to determine if you have a "bad" iPod.
You need to restart your iPod before putting it into Diagnostic Mode. Check that your hold switch is off by sliding the switch away from the headphone jack. Toggle it on and off to be safe.
Press and hold the following combination of buttons simultaneously for approximately 10 seconds to reset the iPod.
iPod 1G to 3G: "Menu" and "Play/Pause"
iPod 4G+ (includes Photo, Nano, Video, and Mini): "Menu" and "Select"
The Apple logo will appear and you should feel the hard drive spinning up. Press and hold the following sequence of buttons:
iPod 1G to 3G: "REW", "FFW" and "Select"
iPod 4G+ (includes Photo, Nano, Video, and Mini): "Back" and "Select"
You will hear an audible chirp sound (3G models and higher) and the Apple logo should appear backwards. You are now in Diagnostic Mode. Navigate the list of tests using "REW" and "FFW". The scroll wheel will not function while in diagnostic mode. For further details on Diagnostic mode can be found at http://www.methodshop.com/mp3/ipodsupport/diagnosticmode/
Try to do the 5in1, HDD R/W and HDD scan tests. Some successful cases have been reported after the running the few tests under the Diagnostic mode. In case it does not work in your case, and the scan tests reports show some errors then it proves your iPod has a hardware problem and it needs a repairing service.
Then
For Mac computer
1. Open the disk utility, hope your iPod appears there (left hand side), highlight it
2. Go to Tab “Partition”, click either “Delete” or “Partition”, if fails, skip this step and go to 3
3. Go to Tab “Erase” , choose Volume Format as “MAC OS Extended (Journaled), and click Erase, again if fails, skip it and go to 4
4. Same as step 3, but open the “Security Options....” and choose “Zero Out Data” before click Erase. It will take 1 to 2 hours to complete.
5. Eject your iPod and do a Reset
6. Open the iPod Updater and click “Restore”

Ipod Locks Up. Itunes won't Recognize, and Can't Disconnect!

I have a U2 special edition 20 GB Ipod. This is #2 as the same thing happened with #1.
I plug it into my computer to update from itunes. I get the "Do Not Disconnect" message, tho itunes fails to recognize it. It appears to be locked up. I can hear it cycling through. It starts up, I hear a click, it shuts down. Over and over. I can't eject, because itunes doesnt recognize it is even plugged in, and I am afraid to unplug it. I tried to reset. It didn't work. This very same thing happened with my last ipod, i rebooted the computer, and it totally fried the ipod. I was left with the folder/exclamation point icon and had to send it in for a new one.
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HT201210 ipod locked forgot passcode. help?

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Connect the iOS device to your computer and restore via iTunes. Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode if necessary to allow the restore.
If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
iOS: How to back up
If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

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Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
iOS: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen
If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
iOS: How to back up
If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
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I would try in order:
- Resetting the iPod:
Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home
button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Placing the iPod in recovery mode and then restoring it via iTunes on your computer. For recovery mode see:
iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore
- Place the iPod in DFU mode and then restore via iTunes.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings

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Connect the iOS device to your computer and try to make a backup
iOS: How to back up
Then restore via iTunes. The iOS device will be erased. Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode if necessary to allow the restore.
If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
If problem what happens or does not happen and when in the instructions? When you successfully get the iPod in recovery mode and connect to computer iTunes should say it found an iPod in recovery mode.

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