IPod mini shows up as corrupted in iTunes but works on another PC

I know this is a long shot, but I'm having some issues with my iPod mini and am hoping someone here has heard of this before. When I tried to sync my mini up with iTunes v7 I got a message saying that my iPod was corrupted and that I should restore it. I did this and it didn't correct the problem. After trying several different fixes that I found on the support page I gave up and purchased a new iPod nano. When I connected the nano I got the same error. Upon further investigation I discovered that my mini and the nano work perfectly fine with iTunes on every other computer that I've tried. I turned to a friend for help and we discovered that my computer isn't recognizing that my mini is formatted - it's showing the system file as RAW instead of FAT32. When I connect it to another PC it shows the correct formatting. I've tried everything that I can think of and still can't figure out the issue. If anyone has had this type of problem and knows how to fix it I would be very grateful for your help!
Dell Latitude D610   Windows XP  
Dell Latitude D610   Windows XP  

I turned to a friend for help and we discovered that my computer isn't recognizing that my mini is formatted - it's showing the system file as RAW instead of FAT32. When I connect it to another PC it shows the correct formatting.
hmmmmmm. by any chance do you have a digital camera?
i'm thinking it's plausible here that you could be getting a Windows drive letter confusion on the PC, where the PC is thinking that your ipods are a camera (or some other device with onboard memory storage).
that's actually also consistent with relentlessly getting some messages telling you to restore the ipod (even though the ipod is showing up as perfectly fine on the PC).
working on that theory, let's see if these documents are of any help:
"iTunes has detected an iPod in recovery mode - Use iTunes to restore"
Windows confuses iPod with network drive or hard drive and may keep iPod from mounting or songs may seem to disappear

Similar Messages

  • Ipod "usb device not recognised" on one computer but works with another!

    I have a 60GB ipod video and a 2GB ipod nano. Both connect fine to itunes on my work laptop but will not connect to my home laptop. They have previously worked fine with the home laptop but now when conected the message "usb device not recognised one of the usb devices connected to the computrt has malfunctioned". I have tried reinstalling itunes several times and tried the usual reset of the ipods etc but nothing seems to work.

    If you have more then one USB port, try the other port.

  • IPod 3rd Gen 30gb wont sync with iTunes, but works fine and shows up in windows explorer

    Hi, My sister-in-laws ipod classic 3rd gen ipod is being wierd. Therres a few problems. First and foremost when we plug it into her windows XP laptop and open the latest version of itunes, which we uninstalled and reinstalled the message "The software required for this ipod is not installed correctly. Please reinstall itunes to install the required software." which we allready did. I also did everything in this article http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363?viewlocale=en_US but when i selected the usbappl file as the driver it didnt reconize it as a driver. I also ran itunes dianostics and restarted the apple mobile device service and fixed all other issues. The ipod shows up fine in the windows explorer any help is appreciated.

    That is a 4th gen iPod, and it should work with a USB port (or a FireWire port).
    If you have not done a standard Restore on the iPod using iTunes, you may want to do that next.  The Restore button is on the iPod's Summary screen in iTunes.  This will erase the iPod, re-install its software, and set it to default settings.  So, if the cause is related to software (or data corruption), and there is no hardware issue, a Restore should fix it.
    WARNING:  The 4th gen iPod (when used on a USB port) will ask that you connect it to a USB power adapter as the last step in the Restore process.  These white square power adapters originally came with this model.  If you don't have an Apple USB power adapter, you will not be able to complete the Restore, and the iPod will become non-functional.  So don't do it unless you have one.  A third-party power adapter may or may not work for this purpose.  The USB port on your computer does not work for this purpose.

  • Ipod touch shows picture to connect to itunes but,

    The ipod touch won't turn on, it just shows a picture to connect to itunes.  But when I try to connect to itunes it won't connect because it says the ipod is locked with a passcode.  What do I do??

    I was able to find an answer by browsing similar questions.  I had to connect in recovery mode, then restore the ipod.

  • My ipod mini shows full battery life...but it keeps saying that its dead.

    hey I just took my ipod off its charger, I have an ihome...and it was on it all night and most of the day charging. I went to turn it on and it showed that it had full battery and then I started playing a playlist and on the first song it played it stopped the song and said that it didnt have any battery life left. then just now I turned it back on it looked like it had almost no battery life. then after a song had played a lil bit it goes back to full battery. Then later after its been played for about maybe a half an hour if that it dies again for good. untill I charge it back up and start the whole thing over again. now I know these things last longer then a half an hour, am I right? its also like 2 years old.
    please! some one help me or tell me what I should do because Im about ready to trash the thing and buy a new ipod! and its past warrenty.

    you can replace your battery for like 30 bucks. There are instructions on the web and quite a few websites that sell replacement batteries. Check the web for an hour or two. Don't spend another 250 when you can have it back ready to rock for a lot less. Apple just wants your 250, don't give it to them. It's highway robbery, look at cell phones, they need replacement batteries every 2 years or so. And $30 for a replacement li-ion battery is a total steal these days...

  • IPod not showing up at all on Mac but works fine on Windows?

    I've been searching for an answer on these discussion boards for hours and have not yet found any situation that was quite like mine and I'm getting a bit frazzled and worried.
    I have a 120GB iPod classic, which I've used for two years with an ACER laptop and it works perfectly. Two months ago, I switched to a Macbook Pro and synced my iPod with it; again everything worked fine. My iPod was synced with the Mac and all the new music had been transferred.
    Today, I've been trying to connect my iPod to my Mac but nothing happens. It only charges (and I can't even be sure that it IS charging because the charging green sign does not show up on the iPod). It does not show up in Finder, or in the iTunes source list; it does not sync. I've reset it a billion times, restarted my mac, switched USB cords and USB ports, even downloaded and installed every software update imaginable but nothing is working.
    If I leave the iPod connected to the Mac for a while, something even more alarming happens. It connects for around 3 seconds, and then ejects itself repeatedly. It's like watching someone go insane.
    Naturally, I freaked out and tried to connect the iPod to a PC and it is working perfectly on the PC. Please, someone help. I have no idea what's going on.

    Did you download and install the latest version of ITunes over the existing installation?
    http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
    Be sure to try everything else mentioned in this article.
    iPod not recognized in iTunes and Mac desktop
    What if you connect the iPod in Disk Mode?
    Putting iPod into Disk Mode
    If the iPod is recognized okay on the PC, try restoring it there and then reconnecting it to your own laptop.
    B-rock

  • TS4062 I can't sync music on my computer to my ipod touch; the ipod shows up under Devices in itunes but does not show buttons (Summary etc.) when I click on it. Suggestions?

    I can't sync music already on my computer to my ipod touch; the ipod shows up under Devices in itunes but does not show buttons (Summary etc.) when I click on it. I've read through all the Help tutorials but none of them say what to do if the sync options don't pop up when you highlight the device.  I've already spent way too much time trying to figure this out and it's driving me crazy!  Thanks for any help you can offer.

    This is correct.  It will not show in finder.  It is not an external storage device.
    The music sync is one way - computer to ipod.  The only exception is itunes purchases.  Open itunes connect ipod, do not sync, click File>Transfer Purchases

  • Syncing my 3rd Gen IPod Touch, All my music and videos show in the device on iTunes, but when I look at the device itself, it say no content.  Can someone help?

    Automatically Syncing my 3rd Gen IPod Touch, All my music and videos show in the device on iTunes, but when I look at the device itself, it say no content.  Can someone help?  The Apps seem to sync fine, just not the music, videos, podcasts, or audiobooks.

    Change your iCloud ID password: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5624.  After doing so, go to Settings>iCloud, tap Delete Account, then sign back in with the new password.

  • I have updated to the latest version of iTunes (11.2.2.3). However, when I connect my iPod it shows in My Computer and iTunes opens automatically when the iPod is connected but the device doesn't show in iTunes.  Any ideas?

    I have updated to the latest version of iTunes (11.2.2.3). However, when I connect my iPod it shows in My Computer and iTunes opens automatically when the iPod is connected but the device doesn't show in iTunes.  Any ideas?  I am on Windows 8.1 and my iPod is a Classic

    Hi murr18140,
    Welcome to the Support Communities!  The article below will help you troubleshoot the issue you are having with your iPod classic not being recognized in iTunes for Windows:
    iPod: Appears in Windows but not in iTunes
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363?viewlocale=en_US
    I hope this information helps ....
    - Judy

  • I want to be able to sync things from my ipod to itunes.  I had albums get corrupted in itunes but still good on my ipod. Now I want to add to my iphone.  all from CDs, none from itunes.

    I want to be able to sync things from my ipod to itunes.  I had albums get corrupted in itunes but still good on my ipod. Now I want to add to my iphone.  all from CDs, none from itunes.

    The sync process with iTunes is only one way, which is from iTunes to the iPod.  You'll need another way of copy content from your iPod back to your PC.
    See this older post from another forum member Zevoneer covering the different methods and software available to assist you with the task of copying content from your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes.
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
    B-rock

  • Ipod touch does not show up under Devices in iTunes, but it does in iPhoto

    My iPod touch does not show up under Devices in iTunes, but it does show up under iPhoto.  Can anyone help troubleshoot this problem?
    Thank you for your help.

    try following the info here
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error1611
    Error 1611: This error may indicate a hardware issue with your device.  Follow the steps  in this article. Also attempt to restore while connected with a  known-good 30-pin Dock Connector cable, computer, and network to isolate  this issue to the device. The MAC address being missing or the IMEI being the default value (00 499901 064000 0)  can also confirm a hardware issue. Out-of-date or incorrectly configured proxy or security software, such as FoxyProxy, can cause error 1611.    To troubleshoot third-party security software, follow these steps.

  • Ipod Not showing up when I use iTunes

    Ipod Not showing up when I use iTunes when plug in. Please let me know why?
    Thank you.

    Have you had a chance to look at this troubleshooting document? It may be of some help: iTunes 7 for Windows doesn't recognize iPod</a

  • MY IPOD NANO 6TH GEN. SHOWS IT IS CONNECTED IN ITUNES, BUT WHEN I ATTEMP TO SYNC MUSIC IT DISCONNECTS

    My ipod nano 6th gen shows it is connected in itunes, but when I try to sync music it disconnects.Why?

    Have you gone into Tones tab to check the box SYNC TONES?  Is your ringtone less than 40secs?

  • My old classic ipod can be found under devices in itunes but not my ipad or my daughters ipod touch, HELP

    Both my ipad mini and my daughters ipod touch do not show up under devices in itunes but our old ipod classics do...................HELP!

    Are you running the latest version of iTunes ...iTunes 11?
    Maybe something in here will help.
    iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows - Support - Apple

  • How do I show my iCloud purchases in iTunes, but prevent it from showing duplicates of the songs I already have on my computer?  There are duplicates of essentially everything! :(

    How do I show my iCloud purchases in iTunes, but prevent it from showing duplicates of the songs I already have on my computer?  There are duplicates of essentially everything!
    I would like to show my available songs that I could download if I want, however the ones I've already downloaded to my computer are showing up still, which results in duplicates of everything (one on my computer, one in the cloud)

    No.
    Are the photos in an iTunes backup? If so then:
    - You can restore another iPod touch, iPhne or iPad from that backup
    - Extract the photos from that backup by
    How to perform iPad recovery for photos, videos
    Wondershare Dr.Fone for iOS: iPhone Data Recovery - Wondershare Official     
    http://www.amacsoft.com/ipod-data-recovery.html
    Otherwise maybe a data recovery company can help. Not cheap.

Maybe you are looking for

  • Sy-index / sy-tabix wrong within loop

    Hi friends, i do a loop over a a table and am writing out the field contents like this: LOOP AT <dyn_table> INTO <dyn_wa>.         do.       assign component sy-index          of structure <dyn_wa> to <dyn_field>.         if sy-subrc <> 0.          E

  • MATCHCODE ON PAYMENT TERMS IN CUSTOMER MASTER DATA

    HI, Could you please help me on the point described below ? When I use the Transaction XD03 on customer master data, the matchcode on the field "payment terms" ( in the sales area data)  only displays the current value of the field. It is not possibl

  • Exchange rate from PO to migo

    Hi, I need to take de exchange rate for a currency in the moment i use migo transaction not from PO. It's this possible using customizing??? Thanks

  • Strange computer on my Computer-to-Computer Network

    I'm on my computer and I just noticed a strange computer ("LeeMiser's Computer") listed under the Computer-to-Computer Network heading on my connectivity icon for my Airport. I'm using 128 Wep Protection with a password (and just changed it) and chec

  • Exported quicktime presentations not running properly on Windows

    I've done a presentation that has been sent out to clients who have come back with vague comments saying that part of the presentation is not visible in full screen mode? After much searching around the office I've finally found a PC that seems to be