Itunes/ipod freeze when i try to sync my ipod

yesterday i downloaded the most recent version of itunes. i successfully synced my ipod the first time. but now when i try to sync my ipod, itunes freezes up and eventually quits sync-ing.
i've restored my ipod twice, but it hasn't helped -- each time i trying to sync the ipod, it will begin the process, but freeze after 7-30 songs of 2200.
and now i just tried to scroll through my ipod songs to see how many were actually there, and it froze up.
please help. thanks.

I'm having an similar problem after updating to iTunes 7.1.1.5, Windows XP. I'm using a 3rd Gen 40G iPod. I have reinstalled iTunes several times and restored the iPod so that all data in it has been erased. When I try to synch the iPod to iTunes, first of all it copies very slowly, and then, it will fail after about seven or eight songs and I get the error message that the synch failed due to an unknown cause (error -124). I am able to eject the iPod and iTunes appears to work correctly. I've tried this several times and the same error keeps occurring.
3rd Gen iPod with click wheel   Windows XP  

Similar Messages

  • Why does my Itunes keep freezing when I try to sync my Ipod?

    Hello,
    Everytime I try to rearrange my music or take music on or off my Ipod Nano my Itunes freezes up and I am unable to sync my new music to my Ipod. What is going on? I have uninstalled and reinstalled I have reverted my Ipod back to factory settings and yet it still freezes when I try to add or take music off the Ipod. What other suggestions should I do?
    Thanks,
    Sarai

    Do you have any better luck with that if you update to iTunes 10.6.1.7?
    From the notes for the release:
    iTunes 10.6.1 provides a number of improvements, including:
    • Fixes several issues that may cause iTunes to unexpectedly quit while playing videos, changing artwork size in Grid view and syncing photos to devices.
    • Addresses an issue where some iTunes interface elements are incorrectly described by VoiceOver and WindowEyes.
    • Fixes a problem where iTunes may become unresponsive while syncing iPod nano or iPod shuffle.
    • Resolves an ordering problem while browsing TV episodes in your iTunes library on Apple TV.
    http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

  • Itunes keeps freezing when i try to sync my ipod to it....

    Every time I try to sync my Ipod to Itunes it keeps freezing. I tried using wi-fi and usb way and it gets to step 3-4 and freezes, How do I get my Ipod to sync without it freezing.

    Hello aczett,
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    For more information on this, take a look at:
    iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1717
    Best of luck,
    Mario

  • Why does my itunes keep freezing when i try to sync music on my iphone

    my itunes keep freezing when i try to sync music to my phone. i just bought a  new computer and authorized it to my itunes account. HELP ME PLEASE!

    Hello Malanakate33,
    Thank you for contacting Apple Support Communities.
    The following article provides steps for troubleshooting unexpected shutdowns of iTunes.
    iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8: Fix unexpected quits or launch issues
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1717
    Regards,
    Jeff D.

  • My Itunes keeps freezing when I try to sync it HELP!

    After the new update my itunes keeps freezing everytime I connect my Ipod it will get through half of the syncing and then it freezes!!!!
    So I closed it down and restart it it will freeze again. All I wanted to do was added new music onto my Ipod it when pear shaped!! I mained to reset it and I got all the music that I had purchased re-downloaded but that's only 42 songs! ALSO when any music does get on there the Ipod wouldn't let it play and the thingy sign has a cloudy colour to it!!!
    HELP!!!!

    Try here.  It also containes a link for XP
    iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues

  • Itunes 10 freezes when i try to sync 4th gen ipod touch

    My computer freezes every time itunes start on some gapless thing, so i cancel that before it reaches that certain song. But when i connect my ipod to the computer, it freezes at the start of step one of five on the backup part. What should i try to do?

    Are you using security software on your PC? If yes, try to disable the software or check the settings. More info here: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3125

  • I had an iPod nano and then got a classic iPod, which then broke. So I wanted to start using my iPod nano again. I still have the same iTunes account, but when I try to sync this iPod with my iTunes nothing happens.

    The music that was on this nano when I stopped using it a few years ago is still on it, and I want to replace it with other songs that I've added to my iTunes since then.

    iPods (except for iPod touch) are not linked to any iTunes "account."  They are associated with your iTunes library. The account in iTunes is your Apple ID, and that is used to buy and download content from the iTunes Store.  It is not required to use an iPod.
    The 1st (and 2nd) gen shuffle can only be used with one iTunes library at a time.  When you connect it, iTunes should prompt you to start using it with your iTunes library, and warn that the shuffle's existing content will be erased.  Have iTunes erase the shuffle, and it will be associated with your iTunes library going forward.  You can then add content to your shuffle.
    The need for the previous owner's Apple ID and password should only come up if you are trying to transfer existing content from the shuffle to your iTunes library, AND the previous owner had content purchased from the iTunes Store.  Just cancel out of that step, if iTunes asks.

  • ITunes Freezes when I try to sync my new iPod Touch

    I can't sync my new iPod with my iTunes library. I have posted in the iTunes forum, although my title says that I have solved the issue. It isn't, so I'm contemptlating reposting.
    I bought a 64gig iPod Touch the other day to replace an old broken iPod. When I try to sync it with my main iTunes library, after a short while (5-500 songs) iTunes freezes and won't shut down. I have on a couple of occasions got a message saying the the computer can't write to the iPod, or the iPod isn't responding, or an "Unknown Error".
    It seems to work fine with my laptop.
    I found a page on fixing "Unknown Errors" and have tried most of the suggestions.
    I've tried:
    *) Uninstalling and Reinstalling iTunes several times
    *) Resetting and restoring my iPod several times
    *) Updating my drivers - they are all up to date apparently
    *) Stopping all unnecessary programs and services from running on start up
    *) Creating a new user account and trying to sync my iPod from there. I have successfully managed to sync the iPod with a small number of songs or a film on my own account, so I need to test it with a fairly big library. I copied my main iTunes library into iTunes on the new account. The sync hasn't worked (although it is syncing the same files).
    I found a post with a google search that suggested it could be a power drain on my USB port / Bus, or somet fhing like that. Not sure exactly what that means, but it sounded plausible. I have recently upgraded my graphics card.
    I did also see a solution posted that suggested formatting the iPod using My Computer and the iPod icon, but I can't imagine that would do anything more than the restore iPod option in the iPod menu?
    Can anyone help? Getting a bit fed up now... I've had the iPod a couple of weeks and have barely been able to use it yet.

    Are you using security software on your PC? If yes, try to disable the software or check the settings. More info here: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3125

  • My iTunes keeps freezing when I try to switch from the Summary page to the Podcasts page to try and manage which podcasts I sync to my iPod. It doesn't freeze when I manage anything else, only podcasts.

    My iTunes keeps freezing when I try to switch from the Summary page to the Podcasts page to try and manage which podcasts I sync to my iPod. It doesn't freeze when I manage anything else, only podcasts. I have the latest version if iTunes. I can't figure out why this is happening.

    Hello aczett,
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    For more information on this, take a look at:
    iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1717
    Best of luck,
    Mario

  • When I try to sync my iPod with iTunes I can't because it says it's over capacity. It's not. It's a 16 GB iPod, it's only 105 songs on there. No movies or pictures or such. Anybody got a word of advise?

    When I try to sync my iPod with iTunes I can't because it says it's over capacity. It's not. It's a 16 GB iPod, it's only 105 songs on there. No movies or pictures or such. Anybody got a word of advise? I've tried resetting the iPod but get the message that it's not possible cause i'm not connected to internet. I am though. Tried managing music manually. I've tried all the usual stuff.

    Go to Settings > General > Usage and see how much is shown available and how much is in "Other".

  • HT1386 When I try to sync my ipod it comes up with a message saying "iTunes was unable to load data class information from Sync Services. Reconnect or try again later". I have reconnected and tried later numerous times! Has anyone else had this problem?

    When I try to sync my iPod touch it comes up with a message saying "iTunes was unable to load data class information from Sync Services. Reconnect or try again later". I have reconnected and tried again later numerous times and it hasn't worked! Has anybody else had this problem and knows how to fix it??? Help me!

    Try here:
    iTunes for Windows: "Unable to load data class" or "Unable to load provider data" sync services alert
    If not successful see the previous discussion on the right side of this page with the green checkmark.

  • I bought an iPod nano and Itunes does recognize the iPod but when I try to sync it will not let me.

    I bought an iPod nano and Itunes does recognize the iPod but when I try to sync it will not let me. What now?

    How do you know it will not let you?  Are you getting an error message?  What is the error message? 

  • Itunes closes when i try to sync my ipod 4

    itunes closes when i   try to sync my ipod it says it has encountered a problem and needs to close help

    Thanks for the info, anyway i just tried all of the options it gave me and its no good. It seems to be only in my account, since I could sync it in my sisters account. But my itunes keeps closing after it tries to back up my ipod :S. Im really frustrated right now, ive only had my ipod since christmas and its allready having problem ...

  • I have a 2GB IPOD with only 385 songs on it.  I downloaded 2 CD's to iTunes but when I try and sync the IPOD I'm getting an error message indicating there isn't enough space.  I thought a 2GB would hold at least 500 songs.

    I have a 2GB IPOD with only 385 songs on it.  I downloaded 2 CD's to iTunes and when I try and sync the IPOD I'm getting an error message that says I don't have enough free space.  I thought a 2GB IPOD held at least 500 songs.  I've even deleted songs from from iTunes library.

    The figures that Apple used to use when saying how many songs coud fit onto any particular iPod were based on a 4 minute song at a Bit Rate of 128Kbps and that's the bit rate that songs sold by iTunes used to be in. However, now the iTunes Store sells songs at 256Kbps (as do many other MP3 stores) - which means that each song now uses twice as much storage space than before.
    So if your songs have a bit rate of higher than 128Kbps, and/or they are all longer than four minutes each, that's why 385 songs is filling up your iPod. You can check how much space is being used when the iPod is connected to iTunes Library. Look on the Device panes for the capacity bar at the bottom of the window. How much space is being used by Music?
    The solution is either:
    Use iTunes to make 128Kbps versions to go onto your iPod - or,
    Sync the iPod using Playlists and then choosing which Playlists you want on it. Smart Playlists may be the answer - you can set Smart Playlists up so that they automatically add and remove songs from your iPod, so that there is a constant change of songs (according to the rules you set)

  • What do i do when i try to sync my ipod touch to itunes and it shows me an error message that the sync session failed to start?

    what do i do when i try to sync my ipod touch to itunes and it shows me an error message that the sync session failed to start?

    Hello brainiac08
    Typically that error occurs because of a backup issue. Check out the article below to resolve it.
    iOS: Troubleshooting backup issues in iTunes
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2529
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    Regards,
    -Norm G.

Maybe you are looking for

  • Add Component to JTextPane

    Hi all . . I want to create a java code Editor that (like Visual Studio) create a list of methods when the user press ( objectName. ) any one have Ideas ?? Thanx in advance .. Ahmad

  • Programs running in background

    I noticed some of the programs running in the background of my computer are using up a lot of memory so I was wondering if it is it a good idea to quit mdimport, pipedaemon, pbs and/or ATSServer? What would happen if i did.

  • At-dio-32hs

    I've tried to install my At-DIO-32HS card, on my computer under Win Nt and with labview 6.i and Ni-daq 6.8.1 but I was not able to configure it. I tried to refresh MAX or to install another time NI.daq, but AT-dio-32HS didn't appear under devices, an

  • How to creat a "gif"

    Hello everyone - I am attempting to take a photo and create a gif from it. I have reduced it to small size and duplicated it 25 times. now i would like to "add motion " to it. does anyone know a simple way to do this? thanks in advance, bret

  • Source for testpat.exe

    I have recently purchased a reconditioned L170 Monitor, which was shipped with no installation CD.  I was able to obtain the necessary driver from Lenovo support but have not been able to locate a copy of testpat.exe which I need for the Auto Setup p