Ipod not "identified" by iTunes.

My itunes message reads "I recognize the IPod but cannot identify it" What do I do? I can't restore to factory settings because my Ipod isn't recognized by iTunes. The Ipod still plays music, but I can't download anything more.

I found the solution in another thread. I didn't bookmark it and now I can't find it, but:
Do an archive install of Tiger from your DVD. Then download and install all the system updates. Your previous system folder will be renamed. You can move any third party stuff from there to the new system folder. The first time I booted with the new system folder my iPod mounted, and I haven't had a problem since (knock wood).
It was kind of a pain, but well worth it to have my iPod. I wish I could thank the original poster by name… THANK YOU!
Jenn

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