IPod only shown as external hard drive in my computer

Hey
My iPod is only shown in my computer, no where else. It dosen't come up in itune and when i try to use the iPod uodater to restore it, an error comes up or it freezes. When i try to open it in my computer, it tells me it is and external hard drive but needs formatting.
Whats going on and how can i fix it
thanx
HB (iPod is a 4g with click wheel)

Had the same problem with my new 60G ipod. Even had i replaced with apple.
- The solution was to buy an external USB2 hub at the cost of 20 USD.
Now it works without any problems. The USB2 hub needs to have an external powersupply and it can ge bought for around the magic 20 USD. The hub has 4 ports and can thus be used to connect other USB devices.
I´ll bet it will solve your problem - again it was the exactly same for me. BEst Regards,
John

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