ITunes 10.3 with iPods and Windows XP
Since the iTunes 10.3 update, my iPods no longer want to work properly when connected to my Windows XP SP3 machine.
iTunes works fine on its own. I have even done a clean reinstall of 10.3.
Windows XP is up to date also.
iPod Shuffle, 2nd Gen is recognized as a device in iTunes, however, I get error (-50) when trying to add music/podcasts to it.
iPod Touch, 3rd Gen just sits like a brick. It doesn't even show the normal "charging" screen when plugged in. Very strange that having iTunes installed inhibits normal charging...
The cables are fine. The iPods are fine. I have tested them on other machines.
The only other error message is when iTunes starts up:
iTunes Setup Assistant
Warning!
iTunes was not properly installed. If you wish to import or burn CDs, you need to reinstall iTunes.
It seemed to take issue with a CD/DVD drive during install, considering it to be a "new" component, which it isn't.
I did replace the monitor recently, but that should be irrelevant.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
Are you getting an error message, anthi? If so, what does it say? (Precise text, please.)
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