Is it possible for iPod to get a virus??

My iPod has been acting funny for several months. It usually works after I reset it. Lately after reseting it, I keep getting that folder with the exclamation mark. I have followed all the directions on the website (update iPod, update iTunes). Now my iPod only displays the apple icon as it does on start up, and it freezes that way. I am able to reset it but it displays the exclamation mark and immediately back to the apple. It will not even go into disk mode.
Is it possible that the songs I have been downloading could have caused this? How do I fix this problem? Is there any way to prevent this from happening in the future? Is there a virus scan I can use specifically on my iPod or can I use my Norton AntiVirus to scan iPod?
Please help, it is very lonely without iPod in the car!!
Thanks,
cykomedic
Sony   Windows XP  

I am having the same problem. My iPod has been acting funny for a couple of months and now the same thing is happening to me. I was searching for an answer when I came across your message. I haven't been downloading anything with the exception of songs from iTunes. It's driving me nuts.

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