Ipod touch not showing in tunes or windows xp

I have an ipod touch that is not showing up in itunes or windows xp. I have tried restoring the ipod but it fails during the process. The computer and itunes will read an ipod shuffle but not the touch. I have tried all the ideas on the apple site but nothing has worked. Does anyone have any ideas?

You siad "I have tried restoring the ipod but it fails during the process. " How does it fail? Error message?

Similar Messages

Ipod touch not recognized by itunes nor windows

ipod touch not recognized by itunes nor windows, have proceeded through support suggestions with no success in correcting. thoughts?
working with itunes on a Windows PC operating XP. In same session I can plug in iPhone which is readily recognized and all aspects of syncing work. ipod touch does not.

Hi,
Have you seen this link...
Device Not Recognised
For PC
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/devices/

Why is my iPod Touch not showing up in iTunes?

Why is my iPod Touch not showing up in iTunes?

Have you tried here:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

Just bought a new laptop, windows vista and it say gateway and my ipod touch not showing up

I just bought a new laptop, Windows vista to be exact, i downloaded the latest version of itunes and my ipod is not showing up ? Anyone can help me

See:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
I would start with
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
If you have iTunes 11 turn on the Sidebar. Go to iTunes>View and click on Show Sidebar. You can also do a Crtl+S to show the sidebar. The sidebar is where Devices appears. and Control+B to show the Menu bar

HT4623 iPod Touch not showing up in iTunes

My iPod will not show up in iTunes, so I am unable to update the iOS. I have followed all the troubleshooting steps given in the Help section and nothing is working. Please help!

Have you tried:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
or
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
Another cable?
Another computer to help determine if yo have an iPod or computer problem?
Does the iPod charge?
Last
Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

Ipod Touch Not Showing as a Device

I just received a new Ipod Touch and am just playing around with it a bit to see what it can do.
When I look at Vista Explorer and check the devices attached to my desktop PC, it is not showing the Ipod attached via one of the USB 2 hubs. I know the computer is seeing the Ipod, because as soon as I plug it in, itunes is activated on the desktop. Shouldn't I see the Ipod as a device attached to the PC?
A second question kind of related to the first. Can I download apps, music, etc., to my PC and then transfer them over to the Ipod, without downloading directly to the Ipod? Reason I'm asking this, is that I'm having a bit of a problem connecting to my password-secured home network. The relation to the first question, is if I can't see the Ipod on the PC can I do such a transfer, or is that all done through itunes.
Thanks in advance for any help to a newbie.
Stew

the ipod touch doesn't work in quite the same way other ipods do, it doesn't allow you to see it (or use it) as an external drive (like you would with a USB stick or something else you've plugged into your PC)
the only time the iPod touch will show up in windows explorer is when there are 'Saved Photos' on it. Photos which have been obtained on the iPod touch, either via screenshots (hold the home button and the power button at the same time to get a screenshot), from safari (when browsing the internet, hold your finger on a picture to bring up an option to save it), or from emails. then you will be able to access the ipod in windows explorer in order to access these photos and move them to your PC.
yes, you can download music etc. to your PC first. this is how it was done before they invented wireless! (and actually the wi-fi itunes store is still fairly basic and limited). just go into the itunes store (there should be a link to it on the left hand side of your itunes screen) and download to your heart's (and bank accounts) content.
then you just sync them to your ipod, like presumably you have already done with the music you've put into itunes from your CDs.

Ipod touch not showing in iTunes

Anyone help?
On an imac with 10.6.1 Mac OS and iTunes 9.1.1
Recently the HDD failed and Apple replaced, but since then ipod touch not recognized in iTunes.
Have followed all the steps in the support document for resetting, rebooting, reinstalling etc. and ipod touch is recognized the first time after following this process, but then after that when I boot up my mac and iTunes a second time, it stops being recognized again. I cannot reinstall iTunes every time I want to sync my ipod touch!!! Anyone else had similar issues and solved?
Thanks

I am having a similar issue. I have a 1st-generation iPod touch, and a MacBook running Snow Leopard (OS 10.6.3) and iTunes 9.1.1. It's a bit old now and the WiFi isn't very good, but my iPod touch still works perfectly, except that it doesn't show up in iTunes, which I discovered yesterday when I tried to sync some new music. I got my iTouch G1 the first week they came out and it worked perfectly with my iBook G4 running Tiger, and also worked perfectly with my new MacBook running Leopard which replaced the iBook when its logic board bit the dust. I recently updated to Snow Leopard (about a month ago now), and now my iTouch doesn't show up in my iTunes sidebar, but a volume shows up in Disk Utility that could only be this iPod and things do happen when I plug in the iPod (the first time I connected it since I added some Snow to my Leopard, iPhoto opened and prompted a download of a screenshot I'd taken with the iPod). I'm mostly writing this right now because the support page pertinent to this issue is down due to some sort of Apple web maintenance and I'm tired of getting the same error message. I actually have everything on my Mac backed up, and when I installed Snow Leopard I just did a basic installation but have been thinking of going back and doing a clean wipe and install and then getting the iTunes and iPhoto libraries et cetera off of my external HD. Would this fix my problem? I figure that since my iPod touch's files and system have been constant throughout this, it must be some issue with Snow Leopard, however before I wipe everything and have to set my system up again from scratch, I would like to know if this problem would be fixed by doing that or if there is some problem inherent in Snow Leopard that needs to be manually fixed.

Ipod shuffle not showing up in itunes windows 8

New computer with Windows 8. Downlaoded the latest version of Itunes and plugged Ipod shuffle tnto USB port. Ipod is not showing up in Itunes as it did on the previous computer running Vista.

Hi there puga805,
You may find the troubleshooting steps in the article below helpful.
iPod not recognized in My Computer and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1369
-Griff W.

IPod Touch not showing up on an iBook G4

I am trying to get an iPod Touch connected to my sister in laws iBook G4. It is running system 10.5.8 and iTunes 9.0.2. When I connect her iPod iPhoto opens and it looks to sync photos. I have to manually open iTunes but it won't see the iPod. I tried her iPod on my Macs and my Macs see it. I am really at a loss and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Rich

You can disable the autostart of iphoto here: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1501
See these two articles about reasons why the ipod does not show up in itunes: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2050 and http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1747 about reinstalling Apple Mobile Device Service.

Why wont my ipod touch not show up my compter or itunes?? help, why wont my ipod touch not show up my compter or itunes?? help

ok my ipod touch wont show up on my compter or others or itunes.. i found a programe call cyida and other stuff that i cant delete. please help ihave tryed eraseing my ipod but it was frozen.. plz help!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you buy your iPod Touch from a friend? If so it is very likely that the prior owner had jailbroken the iPod Touch without telling you. Try ensuring that you have the most up-to-date version of iTunes. Next try to plug in your iPod to your computer by way of usb cord. Then open iTunes and check whether your iPod is recognized. If it isn't recognized try navigating to "My Computer" under start and check whether your iPod appears as a removable device. If your iPod Touch is still not present then try putting your iPod Touch in DFU Mode and attempt to restore it.
iOS: Unable to update or restore
Placing your device into recovery mode
Follow these steps to place your iOS device into recovery mode. If your iOS device is already in recovery mode, you can proceed immediately to step 6.
Disconnect the USB cable from the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, but leave the other end of the cable connected to your computer's USB port.
Turn off the device: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red slider appears, then slide the slider. Wait for the device to turn off.If you cannot turn off the device using the slider, press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time. When the device turns off, release the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons.
While pressing and holding the Home button, reconnect the USB cable to the device. The device should turn on.
Note: If you see the screen pictured below, let the device charge for at least ten minutes to ensure that the battery has some charge, and then start with step 2 again.
Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen. When this screen appears you can release the Home button:
If necessary, open iTunes. You should see the following "recovery mode" alert:
Use iTunes to restore the device.
If you don't see the "Connect to iTunes" screen, try these steps again. If you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen but the device does not appear in iTunes, see this article and its related links.
If all else fails please demand your money back from whoever sold you this iPod Touch.

Ipod touch not showing up on itunes-tried everything

I have tried everything that Apple has suggested to get my ipod touch to show up on the screen for itunes and nothing has worked. Suggestions desperately needed!

Does it show up in your System Profiler?
Check out the new remodeled MacOSG website! 24-hour Apple-related news & support.
 MacOSG: An Apple User Group  iTunes: MacOSG Podcast  Follow us on Twitter: MacOSG

Ipod touch not showing up in itunes 11.0.1 for windows

my ipod touch is suddenly not recognized by itunes 11.0.1 or by my windows computer. anyone else experiencing this?

I had the same problem, no one would answer me yesterday. I have done the steps in the link lllaas has posted, NUMEROUS times. NOW I Tunes has somehow deleted ANY and ALL music I had transfered over six years from my CD's and only saved the music I purchased. My husbands old wheel style I pod can connect fine, I had to restore mine on my daughters older computer and I did an "update/sync" twice on my computer after restore, but it would NOT restore ANY music on it after I completely restored the Ipod. Now, once again, I Tunes suddenly won't recognize the I pod. It's not a USB cable or hardware problem as all other I pods in the house work fine on same stuff. I am very very angry and can't seem to find a SIMPLE (I am not a computer move it around person) answer or fix that works. As soon as I updated both I Tunes and then tried to update my IPod Touch, all this happened. I can access ITunes on my daughters PC as I did NOT allow the ITunes update. Sadly, we have different libraries and now mine and my hubby's library seems to be mostly GONE! I have a backup but I tried the method to restore it and it won't take it. I am beyond frustrated and keep reading that many of us have the issue but have not seen any answers that actually fix it. There is a bug in ITunes 11 but they won't admit it.
Just wanted to say I have the same issue and hope lllaass fix works for you, after 15 tries, it hasn't yet for me.

IPod Touch not showing up in Windows or iTunes

Whenever I plug my iPod Touch to the computer, it doesn't show up in iTunes. When I connect it, it reads - "One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunction and Windows does not recognize it." The Unknown Device is my iPod that's plugged in. When I pull it out, that Unknown Device is gone.I'm on Windows XP Usb Root Hub. Not on 2.0/ But my iPod and iTunes have been able to work for more than a year. My cellphone works when I connect it to the USB port, but the iPod doesn't read at all.I have tried just about everything. I have reset my iPod, reinstalling iTunes, reinstalled AMDS, etc. My iPod works with a wall adapter, just not when it's connected to the PC.I hope these details help enough.

Have you double checked to make sure the Apple Mobile Device service is installed and running?
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1567
Also see this article for more troubleshooting assistance.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
B-rock

Ipod Touch not showing up it windows 7 or itunes

My Ipod Touch is not showing up in windows or itunes or even the ipod touch if you cloud help thank you so much
Thank you so mcuh

Have you double checked to make sure the Apple Mobile Device service is installed and running?
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1567
Also see this article for more troubleshooting assistance.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
B-rock

IPod touch not recognized by iTunes on Windows

My email is [email protected] My iPod touch is not showing up at all either in Computer or in iTunes. I've tried everything...and yes, I mean everything that has been suggested here. HELP.
All I want to do is basic stuff: sync, download music, etc.

Did you try everything here:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
Another cable?
Another USB port?
Does the iPod work
Does it charge?
Try with another computer to help determine if you have an iPod or computer problem. Make an appointment at After you went to the Genius Bar of an Apple store what did the Genius say? You said you tried everything that has been discussed here and one action discussed is making an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Just saying you tried everything provides us with zero information as to what you did try.

Ipod touch not showing in tunes or windows xp

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for