Ipod synch - file/directory corrupted unreadable

getting this message out of no-where, has been synching fine till now. is there any way back? Does restoring settings remove ipod content?

it's usually best to restore the ipod when you're getting one of those. see:
iPod: What to do if Windows displays an "itunes.exe - Corrupt File" message
the restore will clear all content off the ipod.

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Ipod won't sync...files/directory corrupted..

Hello,
I have been trying to sync my Ipod with Itunes and I keep getting an error message that says basically it can't sync because the files or directory has become corrupted and unreadable.
Searching other sites I see some mention of this issue for others, and suggestions that the issue is likely due to files being "locked" in the directory and once "unlocked" the problem goes away.
My issue is I am pretty computer dumb when it comes to locating directories and knowing what to look for and do once I am there. Also, the "fixes" I've read thus far are for folks running a Mac..I have a PC...any fixes for a PC?
Has anyone had experience with this Ipod issue, and can someone please explain to me in step-by-step directions how to get to the directory so I can look for these "locked" files?? Then what to do with them?
Thank you so much, any help is greatly appreciated!!
Misa

Have you connected any new USB devices recently? Has the drive letter of the external drive been changed? Have you checked the external drive for errors? Does the problem persist if you power off the computer, then restart with the iPod & your external drive as the only USB devices?
tt2

File directory corrupted

Every time I try to copy files from the library to the iPod it displays the message
"The iPod 'username' cannot be synced.
The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable."
The songs, according to iTunes, copy just fine onto the iPod despite this--I click the iPod button in iTunes and it shows the songs on the iPod. I disconnect the iPod and look on there and the songs have disappeared. I plug it back into the computer and even through iTunes it now says the songs are gone.
I've tried all of the 5 R's except Restore, there's too much invested on the thing that I'm willing to wipe it clean, so that's ruled out. Any suggestions short of that?

You might want to start pulling out those CDs, I think you need to try a restore.
If you can see your iPod in Windows when you connect it, you can try YamiPod, or other similar third party software and copy your songs back to your computer without using iTunes then do the restore.
Is there a reason you delete your library from your computer? Your current situation shows why this is not a good idea, the iPod is just not a good archive media tool. Not only should you leave the songs on your computer, I will also back them up as computers also fail.

"This ipod cannot be updated. The files are corrupted and unreadable"

This message now appears when I connect my ipod to itunes....
"This ipod cannot be updated. The files are corrupted and unreadable"
The ipod still works and charges, but it will no longer let me add new files to it. The contents of my ipod are still displayed as usual on itunes, so it obviously is reading it to some degree. It advises me to run a chkdsk utility, but I have no idea how to do this.
Has anyone encountered a similar problem? Does anyone know how I can fix this problem?
Many thanks

If your iPod is corrupt then you have no choice but to restore it.
Before you do that, you may have some success getting the music off it and onto your hard drive again.
Check out the instructions/suggestions here.
Music from iPod to computer.

The file \ipod_Control\iTunes\iTunesDB is corrupt & unreadable run chkdsk

the file \ipod_Control\iTunes\iTunesDB is corrupt & unreadable run chkdsk utility.
iTunes recognizes the nano. it seams to be accepting songs, but when I drag and drop this is the message that appears. None of the songs I dragged and dropped are on the nano. The nano seems to be working fine otherwise.
HELLLLLLPPPPP!!!
Thanks

hi Andrew!
first let's try this technique:
iPod: What to do if Windows displays an "itunes.exe - Corrupt File" message
keep us posted. (if he's around, Da Gopha may be able to help with more advanced treatments.)
love, b

Ipod Mini - error H:/ipod_control/itunes/tempfile1 corrupt/unreadable

Hello,
I am continually receiving an error message after trying to update 3 new songs purchased via your music store. Teh error says H:/ipod_control/itunes/Tempfile1 and it mentions that the file is corrupt and unreadable. It recommends I do chkdsk utility but it won't let me due to the corrupt file on my Ipod. Due to this error, I am unable to load new songs. I have had my ipod for over 1 yr now, without major problems and it worked fine yesterday. Can I just delete the file from my ipod?
I would appreciate any suggestions,
best,
~jennifer

Welcome to Discussions Jennifer. Assuming you already have your music safely on your PC, follow this link on how to restore the iPod http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60983
This procedure will erase everything on your iPod, and allow you to start again, returning your iPod to how it was when new (excluding battery performance, which reduces over time).

The iPod could not be updated because the firmware file was corrupt.

So i kept having this problem in this thread here: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1226490&tstart=255
I decided that maybe doing a Restore on my iPod would maybe sort it out however i got that message "The iPod could not be updated because the firmware file was corrupt." when trying to restore. I then searched apple and found out that deleting the 'iPod Software Updates' folder would sort it out, it didn't.
Now what's happening is when i try to restore it comes up saying i have to download this iPod Software 1.2.1 for iPod so it downloads and then when it's finished i'm still getting the error message saying the firmware file is corrupt.
What can i do now? any help appreciated please.

this article actually sorted this problem out for me: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304996
just to let you know

IPod could not be updated because the file is corrupt.

iTunes refueses to update my iPod touch to 2.0.1. The download appears in the que as 1.5kb (which it certainly isn't), and then after downloading, a message tells me the iPod can't update because the firmware file is corrupt. It also says to reconnect and try again, but that doesn't do anything. HELLLPPP.

See if anything here helps: What to do if iPod can't be updated because
the firmware file was corrupt or not found
That was the answer. A very easy fix when you know what to do. Thank you for your help.

Vista Upgrade - No Longer Synchs Files iTunes to iPod Nano

What a nightmare - iTunes/iPod worked beautifully with XP - but when I upgraded to Vista it stopped synchronising all my files onto my iPod. Some files says "I am not authorised to use on this computer". Tried to re-authorise but iTunes (despite recognising my my iTunes account to re-set password) then said I had to set up a new account. As well as not synching stuff I have purchased on iTunes it also is not synching audio MP4 files I have bought from Audiable Books despite before Vista upgrade always seemlessly synched with iPod. This is totally ruining my experience with iPod - so before I throw it out of my window please help me get my iTunes and iPod synching properly so I can play the music I have purchased and books. HELP HELP yours very frustrated!!!!

Please be patient, sync issues are time consuming, if you are lucky, just a Hard Rest and Restore will solved it.
Ok Software Version 1.1.2.
So you can see all your 10,000 songs, in the new PC iTunes, and do you have any problem syncing the iPod using iTunes 10.5.3.3 on the old computer?
Can you do a Hard Reset as below
After charging till full charge, at least 2 hours (preferably 4 hours)
Toggle the Hold switch, make sure you dont see the red mark when you do the next step
Reset the iPod -> Press Menu and Center button simultaneously for about 10 secs till the Apple Logo comes ON
Then release the buttons
Select your preferred language.
Here is the Apple support Article on the 5Rs
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/classic/
On your iTunes please reset alert warnings, so that we can see the errors.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2527?viewlocale=en_US
We need to see what problems iTunes is having
Then connect your iPod to the new PC and sync again.
Have a nice day!

ITunesSetup says some install files are corrupt, iPod wont be read by pc..

My ipod and itune were working fine earlier today and before, but whenever i try to update to the latest verion the install says some install files are corrupt, and now my itunes suddenly no longer reads my ipod... This is like the 20th time this ipod not being read by pc problem has occurred and it's really making me never trust apple with pcs again.

djszapi wrote:1. "On my home partition I only found that viminfo got corrupted twice" Sometimes, it occurs by me too, I delete this file then, but it's a rare situation
2. "I ran the system rescue cd and fsck'ed both partitions" -> Did you get any direct filesystem error message from the system?
3. What happens if you try to delete the corrupted files and restart ? Does it become corrupted too every time?
4."X sometimes won't start, I get a black screen and I need to power down by holding the power button." -> Which driver/kernel/xorg version do you use ? I've experienced such a situation with the nvidia-185.18.31 driver.
Thank you for your quick response.
1. Is it safe to delete the corrupted files in /var/log? I already deleted viminfo after it got corrupted the first time, but it happened again.
2. In the rescue cd, fsck quickly said "it's ok" without checking. Is there a way to force it to check? The man page doesn't say. The longer check I get sometimes when booting ("hasn't been checked in the last X mounts yadda yadda") shows only "fixed write time in the future" from time to time.
3. The Xorg.0.log particularly gets corrupted after the hard restart that I issue when X fails to start and a black screen locks up the pc.
4. xf86-video-ati is 6.12.2-2, kernel26 is 2.6.30.4-1. xorg-server: 1.6.3-2. The black screen issue will be (I hope) solved in the other thread I made (link in first post), but I have the suspicion that both problems are very closely related (one is the cause for the other, or some sort of vicious circle.)

Corrupted ipod with files saved in it!! help

since my ipod can be used to save files, i used to save alot of pictures and etc. but now when i connect my ipod to my itunes, it says i need to restore it, because it is corrupted. how do i fix my ipod in a way where i can still save my files safely? please help!!
please&thank you
emachine Windows XP
information:
4th generation 20GB white ipod

I don't have too much experience with iTunes on Windows, but things should work the same... Does your computer recognize your iPod? If it does, enable disk use in iTunes. Once the iPod is mounted, open it and rescue your files. You should be able to restore it then. If not, you'll have to format the iPod to erase the corrupt files and then restore it. Hope this helps!

Songs selected restarting the iPod. Corrupt iPod Control file?

My friend has a fifth gen iPod that seems to be on the fritz. Apparently the songs she loads on the iPod don't work when she disconnects it. The she tries to select them, the iPod turns off and then restarts. Has any one had this problem before or knows how to fix it? She's tried the built in error check tool and ran the diagnostic. Here is the log from the diagnostic:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Hewlett-Packard Presario R4000 (PX356UA#ABA)
iTunes 7.0.2.16
iPodService 7.0.2.16 is currently running.
iTunesHelper is currently not running.
Current user is an administrator.
Connected Storage Devices:
IDE\DiskTOSHIBAMK8025GAS_______________________KA024A_, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
USBSTOR\DiskApple__iPod___________1.62, Bus Type USB
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller, PCI bus 0, device 19, function 2. Device is working properly.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller, PCI bus 0, device 19, function 0. Device is working properly.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller, PCI bus 0, device 19, function 1. Device is working properly.
IEEE 1394 Host Controllers:
Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller, PCI bus 3, device 0, function 0. Device is working properly.
Connected Device Information
AURORA (E:\), iPod with video running firmware version 1.2
Serial Number: ###########
Bus Speed: 61440
The last connected iPod serial number: ###########.
The iPod Service Logging Information:
[SERVICE: 0xDD8,21:29:49 INFO] Started C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe (Fri Dec 01 21:29:49 2006)
[SERVICE: 0xDD8,21:29:49 INFO] ##### iPodService starting as a service, version: 7.0.2.16
[SERVICE: 0x48C,21:29:50 INFO] Timed out... Starting device manager!
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:29:50 INFO] Listener Window created
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:37:29 INFO] [DevNodesChanged]
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:37:30 INFO] [DevNodesChanged]
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:37:32 INFO] [VolumeRemoved] existing mask 0x0, arrive mask 0x20
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:37:32 INFO] [InterfaceRemoved]
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:00 INFO] [DevNodesChanged]
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:00 INFO] [DevNodesChanged]
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:00 INFO] [DevNodesChanged]
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:04 INFO] [InterfaceArrival] \\?\usbstor#disk&venapple&prod_ipod&rev1.62#000a27001486887a&0#{53f56307-b6bf-11d0-94f2-00a0c91efb8b}
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:04 INFO] device \\?\usbstor#disk&venapple&prod_ipod&rev1.62#000a27001486887a&0#{53f56307-b6bf-11d0-94f2-00a0c91efb8b}
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:04 INFO] device is an iPod
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:04 INFO] type 0x7 drive 0x1 partition 0x0
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:04 INFO] [-1] set waiting to mount = 1
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] Assigning session 0
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] added device interface "\\?\usbstor#disk&venapple&prod_ipod&rev1.62#000a27001486887a&0#{53f56307-b6bf-11d0-94f2-00a0c91efb8b}" to m_objDeviceNameMap
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] added state machine 1 to m_objDeviceIdMap
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] added device number 1 to m_objDeviceNumberMap
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] added device interface "\\?\usbstor#disk&venapple&prod_ipod&rev1.62#000a27001486887a&0#{53f56307-b6bf-11d0-94f2-00a0c91efb8b}" to m_vctDeviceInterfaces
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] input #0 from src #0
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] input #0
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:04 INFO] [DevNodesChanged]
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] input #1 from src #0
[SERVICE: 0x8CC,21:41:04 INFO] [1] input #1
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:04 INFO] [DevNodesChanged]
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] input #2 from src #0
[SERVICE: 0x82C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] input #2
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:04 INFO] [MACHINE 1 INPUT #0] - (HDW) Interface Arrival
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] progress state is 2, Waiting to mount = 1
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] progress is now 2
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] progress is now 2
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:04 INFO] [MACHINE 1 TRANSITION] - {Unknown} ==> {Connected}
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:04 INFO] [MACHINE 1 ACTIONS] - {Connected}
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] SCSI Inquiry attempt #0
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:04 INFO] VendorId: Apple
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:04 INFO] ProductId: iPod
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:04 INFO] revision: 1.62
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:04 INFO] vendor bytes:
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:04 INFO] 02 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0B 00 05 92 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] firmware version: 1.62 (0x13E)
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] Power State: Powered
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:04 INFO] [1] Checkpoint attempt #0
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:05 ERROR] Did not find first letter of stage
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:05 INFO] got HotPlugState 0
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:05 INFO] [1] serial number 000A27001486887A
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:05 INFO] [1] *** CONNECTED - Sending event out, device session 0.
[SERVICE: 0x8CC,21:41:05 INFO] [MACHINE 1 INPUT #1] - (HDW) CheckDevNode
[SERVICE: 0x8CC,21:41:05 INFO] Connection Detection Status - 0x180600A, device '\\?\usbstor#disk&venapple&prod_ipod&rev1.62#000a27001486887a&0#{53f56307-b6bf-11d0-94f2-00a0c91efb8b}'
[SERVICE: 0x82C,21:41:05 INFO] [MACHINE 1 INPUT #2] - (HDW) CheckDevNode
[SERVICE: 0x82C,21:41:05 INFO] Connection Detection Status - 0x180600A, device '\\?\usbstor#disk&venapple&prod_ipod&rev1.62#000a27001486887a&0#{53f56307-b6bf-11d0-94f2-00a0c91efb8b}'
[SERVICE: 0xD28,21:41:05 INFO] <0x4> Got Serial #
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:13 INFO] [SIMULATED VOLUME ARRIVAL] generating volume mount for \\?\usbstor#disk&venapple&prod_ipod&rev1.62#000a27001486887a&0#{53f56307-b6bf-11d0-94f2-00a0c91efb8b}
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:13 INFO] [VolumeArrive] mask = 0x1C
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:13 INFO] looking up device # for \\.\E:
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:13 INFO] type 0x7 drive 0x1 partition 0x1
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:13 INFO] iTunes device #1 found with drive letter E, mask 0x10
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:13 INFO] [1] set waiting to mount = 0
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:13 INFO] [1] input #3 from src #0
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:13 INFO] [1] input #3
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:13 INFO] looking up device # for \\.\D:
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:13 INFO] type 0x2 drive 0x0 partition 0xffffffff
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:13 INFO] [SIMULATED INTERFACE ARRIVAL] generating connect event for device 0
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:13 INFO] looking up device # for \\?\usbstor#disk&venapple&prod_ipod&rev1.62#000a27001486887a&0#{53f56307-b6bf-11d0-94f2-00a0c91efb8b}
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:13 INFO] type 0x7 drive 0x1 partition 0x0
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:13 INFO] [MACHINE 1 INPUT #3] - (HDW) Volume Mount
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:13 INFO] [MACHINE 1 TRANSITION] - {Connected} ==> {Mounted}
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:13 INFO] Connection Detection Status - 0x180600A, device '\\?\usbstor#disk&venapple&prod_ipod&rev1.62#000a27001486887a&0#{53f56307-b6bf-11d0-94f2-00a0c91efb8b}'
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:13 INFO] [MACHINE 1 ACTIONS] - {Mounted}
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:13 INFO] [1] progress state is 2, Waiting to mount = 0
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:13 INFO] [1] progress state is 2, Waiting to mount = 0
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:13 ERROR] Did not find first letter of stage
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:13 INFO] got HotPlugState 0
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:16 INFO] [1] OS says filesystem is FAT32
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:16 INFO] [1] ===== iPod with Video =====
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:16 INFO] [1] progress state is 2, Waiting to mount = 0
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:16 INFO] 21:41:16, year 2006, day of yr. 334, GMT offset -24 isDST 0
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:16 INFO] [1] progress is now 0
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:16 INFO] [VolumeArrive] mask = 0x10
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:16 INFO] looking up device # for \\.\E:
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:16 INFO] type 0x7 drive 0x1 partition 0x1
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:16 INFO] iTunes device #1 found with drive letter E, mask 0x10
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:16 INFO] [1] set waiting to mount = 0
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:16 INFO] [1] input #4 from src #0
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:16 INFO] [DevNodesChanged]
[SERVICE: 0x90C,21:41:16 INFO] [1] input #5 from src #0
[SERVICE: 0xD28,21:41:16 INFO] [1] Progress state is 0, Waiting to disconnect = 0
[SERVICE: 0xD28,21:41:16 INFO] Mounted
[SERVICE: 0xD28,21:41:16 INFO] Device 1 is FAT32 and appears mounted, checking intermediate state...
[SERVICE: 0xD28,21:41:16 INFO] Device 1 not in intermediate state. It appears to be truly mounted.
[SERVICE: 0xBFC,21:41:16 INFO] Mounted
[SERVICE: 0xBFC,21:41:16 INFO] [1] already mounted!
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:18 INFO] [1] *** MOUNTED - Sending event out, device session 0.
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:18 INFO] [1] Auto-launch iTunes ENABLED
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:18 INFO] iTunes located at 'C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe'
[SERVICE: 0xBFC,21:41:18 INFO] [1] progress state is 0, Waiting to mount = 0
[SERVICE: 0xD28,21:41:18 INFO] <0x4> GetFormatType() returned unknown format 0
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:18 INFO] [1] input #4
[SERVICE: 0x834,21:41:18 INFO] [1] Progress state is 0, Waiting to disconnect = 0
[SERVICE: 0x834,21:41:18 INFO] Mounted
[SERVICE: 0x834,21:41:18 INFO] Device 1 is FAT32 and appears mounted, checking intermediate state...
[SERVICE: 0x834,21:41:18 INFO] Device 1 not in intermediate state. It appears to be truly mounted.
[SERVICE: 0xBFC,21:41:18 INFO] <0x4> COM request for device 1 drive letter - E
[SERVICE: 0x8CC,21:41:18 INFO] [1] input #5
[SERVICE: 0xBFC,21:41:18 INFO] [1] Progress state is 0, Waiting to disconnect = 0
[SERVICE: 0xBFC,21:41:18 INFO] Mounted
[SERVICE: 0xBFC,21:41:18 INFO] Device 1 is FAT32 and appears mounted, checking intermediate state...
[SERVICE: 0xBFC,21:41:18 INFO] Device 1 not in intermediate state. It appears to be truly mounted.
[SERVICE: 0x834,21:41:18 INFO] Mounted
[SERVICE: 0x834,21:41:18 INFO] [1] already mounted!
[SERVICE: 0x834,21:41:18 INFO] [1] progress state is 0, Waiting to mount = 0
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:18 INFO] [MACHINE 1 INPUT #4] - (HDW) Volume Mount
[SERVICE: 0xB0C,21:41:18 INFO] ** CItunesDevice::HandleHardwareInput()
[SERVICE: 0x8CC,21:41:18 INFO] [MACHINE 1 INPUT #5] - (HDW) CheckDevNode
[SERVICE: 0x8CC,21:41:18 INFO] Connection Detection Status - 0x180600A, device '\\?\usbstor#disk&venapple&prod_ipod&rev1.62#000a27001486887a&0#{53f56307-b6bf-11d0-94f2-00a0c91efb8b}'
[SERVICE: 0x334,21:41:18 INFO] iTunes already running in current session.
[SERVICE: 0xBFC,21:41:20 INFO] <0x4> GetFormatType() returned unknown format 0
[SERVICE: 0xBFC,21:43:34 INFO] Mounted
[SERVICE: 0xBFC,21:43:34 INFO] Device 0 is FAT32 and appears mounted, checking intermediate state...
[SERVICE: 0xBFC,21:43:34 INFO] Device 0 not in intermediate state. It appears to be truly mounted.
[SERVICE: 0x834,21:43:34 INFO] [1] Progress state is 0, Waiting to disconnect = 0
[SERVICE: 0x834,21:43:34 INFO] Mounted
[SERVICE: 0x834,21:43:34 INFO] Device 1 is FAT32 and appears mounted, checking intermediate state...
[SERVICE: 0x834,21:43:34 INFO] Device 1 not in intermediate state. It appears to be truly mounted.
[SERVICE: 0xD28,21:44:28 INFO] [1] Progress state is 0, Waiting to disconnect = 0
[SERVICE: 0xD28,21:44:28 INFO] Mounted
[SERVICE: 0xD28,21:44:28 INFO] Device 1 is FAT32 and appears mounted, checking intermediate state...
[SERVICE: 0xD28,21:44:28 INFO] Device 1 not in intermediate state. It appears to be truly mounted.
[SERVICE: 0xBFC,21:44:28 INFO] Mounted
[SERVICE: 0xBFC,21:44:28 INFO] [1] already mounted!
[SERVICE: 0xBFC,21:44:28 INFO] [1] progress state is 0, Waiting to mount = 0
[SERVICE: 0x834,21:44:31 INFO] Mounted
[SERVICE: 0x834,21:44:31 INFO] Device 0 is FAT32 and appears mounted, checking intermediate state...
[SERVICE: 0x834,21:44:31 INFO] Device 0 not in intermediate state. It appears to be truly mounted.
[SERVICE: 0xD28,21:44:31 INFO] [1] Progress state is 0, Waiting to disconnect = 0
[SERVICE: 0xD28,21:44:31 INFO] Mounted
[SERVICE: 0xD28,21:44:31 INFO] Device 1 is FAT32 and appears mounted, checking intermediate state...
[SERVICE: 0xD28,21:44:31 INFO] Device 1 not in intermediate state. It appears to be truly mounted.

Thanks for the advice, but unfortunately I know that the songs aren't affected by the EQ. I'm pretty sure that it is either one song that is corrupt that is causing this to happen or that the iPod Control file that manages the loading and playing of the music is corrupt somehow.
Yeah, I really don't expect too many people to even understand what that diagnostic garble actually means let a lone read it. I did notice after I posted this that the iTunesHelper was not running at the time. Since my friend lives in a different state I really can't check to see if it's on or not. I'm going to see if I can just restart the iTunesHelper (if I can figure out how) and see if that does the trick.

Corrupt iPod Control Files

My computer keeps telling me that my Control Files are corrupt. and every time i plug in my iPod i have to register it and give it a name before iTunes will recognize it. i tried opening the text files in the iPod_Control folder and apparently all of them are corrupt. And on top of that, some of the songs that i transfer to my iPod dont transfer all the way, it will play a minute or two and then just cut off.

I would restore the nano OS. With a new OS, iTunes should prompt for a name.
If the nano is working are you it maybe a corrupt file on you pc. I would try the 5R's http://www.apple.com/support/
This should work.

IPod nano Software Download - Files are corrupt

Just purchased an iPod nano. Tried to install the software. When it reached the iTunes portion it flashed a message that "Some installation files are corrupt. Please download a fresh copy and retry the installation." I went to the website and did that. Results were the same. Ideas?
Gateway Windows XP

There is a simple solution to your problem:
INSTALL WINAMP & PLUGIN
The plugin can be found here
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=106528
They also have a Tutorial (which I did not need)
http://www.mlipod.com/?page=documentation
This solution is for free (I mean the software of course ...

I had to install a new hard drive because my old hard drives boot files became corrupted, and i want to get all of my music files off the old hard drive and regain all my play counts/ratings/playlists

Greetings everyone
as the title says, ive had to install a new hard drive and i want to transfer my old itunes library onto the new drive, maintaining all playlists/play counts/ratings etc, album artwork if possible. The old hard drive is installed as a slave drive and is completely acessible, but due to the boot files being corrupted i cannot use it as the main drive and therefore operate my old itunes. Also, my ipod no longer contains my music library as itunes synced without my permission and wiped it.
The only thing i have tried is copying all of my old music files from the old drive by selecting 'add folder to library' and then the old drive, then replacing the new itunes library.itl file with the one from my old itunes. This restores all my playlists and playcounts but when i try to play any of the songs it says that the files could not be found, and i dont fancy locating 8500 music files individually!
Thankyou for taking the time to read my post, any help will be greatly appreciated.

Ah, my reply was based on the assumption that you had a default installation of iTunes.
i.e you had all your music in the iTunes media folder inside your iTunes folder.
If your iTunes folder is so small compared to the amount of music you have, you must have a different arrangement.
This complicates you situation considerably.
iTunes can cope with moving around as long as all the music is in the iTunes media folder, not not if it isn't.
Your first step should be to get iTunes working on the old drive. This will involve editing the xml library file so that the drive letter is correct and then rebuilding the library from the xml file.
Then you will need to consolidate your library which moves everything into the iTunes media fodler. After that you will be able to use my first suggestion.
Step 1
Find the iTunes folder on the old drive and copy the two library files somewhere else so you can find them again. That's iTunes Library.itl and iTunes Library.xml.
Now open the copy of iTunes Library.xml with WordPad.
Look for lines starting:
Location
These contain the paths to tracks.
You will need to use a find/replace to change the drive letter so that it is correct.
Make sure that you include enough in the "find" so that you only change the right thing.
Maybe /c:/ and replace with /d:/ or whatever.
After that, tell iTunes to use the library on the old drive with a shift key start.
Hold down the shift key and start iTunes, keep holding the shift key until you are prompted to choose a library. Navigate to the iTunes folder on the old drive and choose iTunes Library.itl.
Then use the method in the following article to rebuild your library;
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1451
Unfortunately the date added will be today for all tracks.
If iTunes works correctly after this, consolidate your library
File>>Library>>Organize>>consolidate
This copies all tracks into to iTunes media folder and could create a problem if you do not have disk space so don't do it if you are unsure about free disk space.
Check that iTunes works OK and then use the first method.
Message was edited by: polydorus

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