IPod nano 3G cannot be synced "I do not have the privilege to make changes

My iPod nano 3rd generation cannot be synced any more for some reason. It gives me the same message that is in the subject box and it says "disk repair: The disk "** iPod" was not repairable by this computer. It is being made available to you with limited functionality. You must back up your data and reformat the disc as soon as possible" Can someone please help me so I can sync my iPod again within my lifetime without having to get a new one?

Hello Lizzyr Lizaryd,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
Try reformatting the iPod using *Disk Utility*. For instructions on how to do this, see this Apple Support document.
http://b-rockprogramming.blogspot.com/p/ipoditunes-tutorials-and.html
B-rock

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