Ipod mini versus windows vista

i just got a used ipod mini (4g version). i used the installer disc that came with it, udated itunes to 9.1, plugged my ipod in and nothing. the ipod comes up charging and on the main menu, but other than that, goose egg. is vista or windows media player messing with something or did i do something wrong?

Hello pc1971,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
Have you tried some of the basics such as plugging it into different USB ports on your computer or try a different USB Connector Cable?
Maybe try resetting the device with it connected to your system. To do this, toggle the hold switch on and off, and then press and hold the Menu and Select (Center) buttons together for a few seconds until the Apple logo appears.
Otherwise, I would continue working through the recommend troubleshooting steps provided in this Apple support document.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
B-rock

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I just purchased a computer with Vista. When trying to install my original software from my iPod mini, I got a Windows message that said:
"Don't install this driver software. You should check your manufacturer's website for updated drivr software for your device."
Does Apple have update software I can download? I haven't been able to find it.

First, I should disclose I'm not on Windows, but I'm going to make an educated guess that all you need to do is download iTunes for Windows Vista. That will have any USB drivers in it to connect to the iPod via USB. Let me know if this works. Ref: http://www.apple.com/itunes/

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Ok, so I connect my mini to my Vista RC1 machine (FULL PC, not BootCamp), then went to bed. A few minutes later, the mini's screen lights up like I just connected it to the machine, then the main ipod folder opens up like it was set to hard-drive mode. For some reason, the iPod keeps reconnecting to the computer. I can't figure out how to stop it. Any help would be appreciated.

Hello pc1971,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
Have you tried some of the basics such as plugging it into different USB ports on your computer or try a different USB Connector Cable?
Maybe try resetting the device with it connected to your system. To do this, toggle the hold switch on and off, and then press and hold the Menu and Select (Center) buttons together for a few seconds until the Apple logo appears.
Otherwise, I would continue working through the recommend troubleshooting steps provided in this Apple support document.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
B-rock

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Ronald,
Welcome to the discussions. Try restoring, but on your Apple.
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Hi,Im looking into geting the ipod touch,but I have read that the ipod touch does not work well with windows vista. I know the new itunes 7.5 just came out. Has that version fixed the problems with the ipod? Also what are the problems the ipod touch is haveing with vista. I have windows vista 32 bit OS. Thank you very much for your help.

Hey, yeah I have major problems syncing to Vista. The album artwork is assigned to the wrong songs or sometimes a chunk of the picture is not in the right place, some of my songs stop half way through the song then the iPod skips to the next song on the list. My movies periodically decide to crash and the only way to get past these spots is to skip ahead (which is very difficult on the iPod touch especially when the movie is long cause you dont want to miss too much) but yeah just letting you know that there ARE some issues with it not saying that yours will do the same but it might.

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I thought I registered my new i pod via i tunes but it dies not show on my computer as a device. How cna I redo this. It shows up in i tunes as techs ipod. How do I access i tunes and app stores? Neither my apple username nor my pass word is accepted.

Foyez5 wrote:
Hi everyone,
I've recently updated Skype to Version 6.21.0.104 on Windows Vista on PC. But since i've done that i can't actually log in anymore. I've even uninstalled it and reinstalled again and followed the instruction as set out on this
http://community.skype.com/t5/Windows-desktop-client/Solution-for-empty-blank-login-screen/
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I have attacthed pictures to show what the problem if you look first i get the sign in page and then when i want to log into my account i click on the microsoft account and then the second image comes up. It's been like this since updated skype and i'm quite annoyed as i have followed the instruction up until i was told that my javascript works but i don't know what else to do. i was hoping for those more experienced with skype issues can help me with this.
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Reset all Internet Explorer settings to default:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/reset-internet-explorer-settings-in-internet-explorer-9
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Hello fellow iPod users
I had this problem in the past, using different computers. Whenever I change the computer, this happens with my iPod... and the solution is always to restore it to factory default.
Currently my iPod shuffle first generation is showing on Windows (Computer), but not on iTunes. I am operating. I tried all the procedures on the support website (re installed itunes, quicktime and all other apple software, changed security software, plugged and unplugged the iPod, reinstalled the usb ports)... after I tried extra procedings such as restoring system and changing to another computer, but the problem seems to continue. When I turn on iPod, it flashes the green and yellow light.
When I plug another iPod on the computer, on the same USB port, iTunes recognizes it and it works perfectly.
So the problem seems to be the same that I had in the past, exactly the same.
My question then is this:
I try to use the restore utilty provided on apple website, but it is not compatible with Windows Vista nor 7. The option given by Apple is to use iTunes to restore the device, but hey, it doesn´t show on the device list, so how can I restore it if it doesn´t show???
I already had this exact same problem and the solution was always the same, but this time I don´t have an Windows XP computer available...
I also had iTunes run a device connectivity diagnosis and it reported all positive results, including: iPod found and USB ports checked.
Orion Noise is the iPod name, since its creation...
Here is all the diagnosis info (in portuguese.... esta sendo executado means is being executed, is working, properly...
funcionando corretamente means it is working correctly.... let me know if you would like anything else translated):
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 6002)
LG Electronics R405-A.BPSPP1
iTunes 10.4.1.10
QuickTime 7.7
Número de Série do iTunes (edited to post in the forum)
iPodService 10.4.1.10 está atualmente sendo executado.
iTunesHelper 10.4.1.10 está atualmente sendo executado.
Dispositivo Celular da Apple service 3.3.0.0 está atualmente sendo executado.
Controladores Universal Serial Bus:
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
Nenhum Controlador de Host FireWire (IEEE 1394) foi encontrado.
Informações do Dispositivo Conectado:
ORION NOISE (F:\), iPod shuffle executando versão de firmware 1.1.5
Número de Série: (edited to post in the forum... but it shows the right one)
Velocidade do Barramento: 61440
Cheers

Yes. See:
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities
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I've tried many things... It must be something with my computer, cause i've tried it on another computer with vista and it works fine. When i run a diagnostic test all seems fine but ipodservice - com interface not properly installed. Has anyone the same problem? Does anyone know what to do?
I've googeld it but doesn't get smarter.
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CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
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NVIDIA, NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
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iPodService 7.7.1.11 is currently running. COM interface not properly installed.
iTunesHelper 7.7.1.11 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 2.1.29.0 is currently running.
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Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D4. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D7. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801EB USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 24DD. Device is working properly.
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I recently changed my computer. I now have an HP Pavilion running windows Vista (use to have XP). I have a video iPod -30GB. I downloaded iTunes onto the new equipment without incident, but that is the last thing that went smoothly.
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I need help restarting my ipod shuffle using windows vista.

When plugging my ipod shuffle 2nd gen into my computer it cannot be recognized. Itunes tells me to download the rest utility which of course only works with windows xp or 2000 and i am running windows vista and know no one who still runs windows xp or 2000. Im no where near an ipod store and itunes customer service 1800 number has been useless. Please help all i want to do is go running but i cant do that without my music!

Hello ChristinaHeras,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
iPod: What to do if Windows displays an "itunes.exe - Corrupt File" message
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1842
We recommend using the latest version of iTunes to restore iPod because this will address the file system issue and will also defragment the iPod drive. Although you can use the Chkdsk utility to fix file system errors on the drive mapped to iPod, Chkdsk will not defragment the drive.
Warning: The restore process cannot be undone. All of your songs and files will be deleted. Always make a backup of your important data.
Tip: Make sure you always eject iPod properly and that you wait for the orange light to stop blinking before disconnecting iPod shuffle. Read Understanding iPod shuffle status lights to learn more about iPod shuffle status lights.
This issue may be more likely to occur on iPod shuffle if iPod shuffle's file system has become heavily fragmented. A restore will eliminate fragmentation. Chkdsk will not.
Best of luck,
Mario

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Within a second or two of plugging my new iPod mini into the USB 2.0 port, my Windows XP system automatically reboots.
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* I didn't make any keystrokes or mouse movements/clicks
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* I have uninstalled/reinstalled the iTunes software.
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hey! mine has been doing that too!
pretty freaky hey!
can not believe how aweful this iPod experience is being,
I really did not believe all the negative hype about it, now i am experiencing it, it is terrible!

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I need to get a new computer and I was wondering if my video ipod will work on a computer that has windows vista. Any help would be appreciated.

iTunes works with Vista...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305042
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Dear all, I'm having problems connection my great iPod Shuffle to my newly installed Windows Vista RTM.
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1) Check and see if it will sync under XP compatibility mode (right click the program, not the shortcut> click properties, there will be a compatibility tab). A popup may nag you about changing the compatibility, just ignore it for the time being.
2) Check your USB hardware drivers to have them up to date. Vista is one of the weirdest OS's I've been around lately that uses older (read: not native or "updated") drivers and messes up on them...
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