IPod Shuffle + really old Windows ME computer

I'm planning on giving my ancient computer (running Windows ME) and my old iPod shuffle to my mother. What software do I need / can I use with this hardware combination? There is currently no version of iTunes on the computer. Probably all she'll want to do is check out CDs from the library, rip them and put them on the iPod, and then listen to them while she gardens.

1) Yes with out Itunes taking the Shuffle out of data mode (I know you can't use Itunes on that computer) the orange light will continue to blink even after the Shuffle is fully charged.
2) Yes it will be safe to remove.

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2) Yes it will be safe to remove.

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Which iPod shuffle model is it? This article about syncing the shuffle shows the four types.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1719
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Please tell me, is ipod shuffle compatible to windows xp service pack 2???????

If it's a 4G Shuffle, then no. You need at least SP3 installed in order for it to work properly. See this page for the minimum requirements.
http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle/specs.html
Same thing goes for a 3G Shuffle as well.
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP510
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shuffle. I am running the very latest version of OS X
and iTunes on an iBook G3 600 mhz with the slower USB
ports, not 2.0 ports. The ipod mounts and is
regognized by itunes, but I cannot seem to register
the ipod from itunes, it always has an error message
when I submit to register (all forms are filled out
correctly). The registration window in iTunes shows
that this ipod is formatted for Windows (from the
previous owner I assume) and may be causing my
problems?
No. ALL shuffles are FAT32 format.
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transfer any music from itunes library. I am trying
to transfer simple mp3 files that should be compliant
with the ipod specs. No luck even after multiple
restarts on the ipod. Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you.
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There is a USB printer connected to the back port of the PC. The mouse and keyboard are both PS/2.
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HP 110-290 Desktop Pc...Windows 8 (had Vista)
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I have the 2nd gen of iPod shuffle. & I'm using Windows XP.
I don't know why but the shuffle won't sync onto my computer.
It used to before but it doesn't work anymore.
I've tried restoring it with the iPod Reset Utility but it said it won't mount. Also, when I tried connecting it to iTunes, it said that the files were corrupted.
So I tried restoring it there too but it would never finish, even after a few hours.
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Because all the songs are on my computer and I'll have to send them over to my brother's computer.
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xx xx

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Hey everyone, I've read some of the other posts here on this thread about other people having problem getting their computer to recognize the new 4 GB iPod Shuffle when plugged into the USB drive, and it seems like I am having a very similar issue. I just received my iPod in the mail a few days ago and tried plugging it into the USB and got NO response whatsoever from my computer or iTunes. I am operating with Windows XP (Service Pack 3) on a Dell Inspiron Intel processor, 2 GHz with 3 GB RAM, with iTunes 8.1 (just updated). When I put something in my USB usually I hear a noise (sounds like DO-do ha) which tells me that my laptop recognizes whatever is plugged in, and usually I get a little box in the bottom right hand part of the screen that says it's been plugged in. I didn't get any of this when I plugged it in.
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GTEagle05 wrote:
I do have one guess about this though..I also have an 80 GB iPod 5th generation that I've used for over a year now for my car and that plugs into the USB fine with its respective cable and is recognized by iTunes..my question is, can my iTunes only recognize one iPod at a time? Does it reject the shuffle because iTunes is only allowed to sync to one iPod per account? If this is true, is there a way around this so it can sync both, or can I have two iTunes accounts on the same computer? But why does the computer not even recognized it when plugged in? Hopefully it is just the cable that is damaged and not the device..wow this was long, but any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
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iTunes for Windows does not support having multiple iPods *connected simultaneously.*

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Hey bsjimmy,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Follow steps in this article if your iPod doesn't appear in My Computer.
iPod not recognized in My Computer and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1369
iPod not recognized when connected to Windows laptop over USB
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1401
Have a nice day,
Mario

ITunes has stopped Working when using Ipod shuffle 3gen on Windows Vista HB

Itunes keeps shutting down when I insert my Ipod shuffle into the usb connection of my latop. I am using a Windows Vista Home Basic for an OS.
Not sure if this is a Vista, Apple issue, or something else...
I have contacted apple about this and uninstaled/reinstalled Itunes. Yet after all this, I get the same error message. The message reads:
"iTunes has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available."
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i have the same issue... but i found a workaround.. i tried 3 diff OS's . didnt change the problem. To Add apps or music to ur Ipod... simply DISCONNECT the Ipod from the PC then add files/folders to library. Then connect the ipod back to PC and sync. it has no problem adding the files that way (at least in my case) I hope this helps... Good Luck =)

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The articles linked below detail a number of steps that can help get your computer to recognize your iPod.
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203979
iPhone, iPad, or iPod not recognized in iTunes for Windows
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204095
Sincerely,
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