Itunes is blind and doesn't see ipod

I have been trying to get Itunes to recognize my 30gb Ipod but it won't, I have tried all of Apples R's and a post about installing new drivers to my USB but couldn't really get them to take. If I access my Ipod through my computer theres no problem, infact I can place files on my Ipod and take them off, but those arent ever recognized by the ipod so I can't skip Itunes and put songs on manually. Furthermore even while the Ipod is plugged into and of my 5 usb 2 ports it is not recognized by the ipod updater. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Zach

Make sure that your computer is authorized otherwise your iPod is not going to show up in iTunes

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If I help out a friend & download a free app (through my iTunes account) on their new iPod Touch, will their device automatically be added to my itunes device list (and they can see all my contacts, pix, music etc)?

Just wondering, what context is this in?
First up, is your iTunes account part of an iCloud account?
Secondly, if it's a free app, why don't they just download it? If they are having trouble finding it on the App Store, but you can find it easily, you can share the link for it via email with them, and if they view that email on their iPod they can just tap the link and it will open the App Store to that App for them, so they can download it themselves.
If you were to go to the Store settings pane and sign in with your iTunes account, that should only provide the possibility for download items from your iTunes account, such as purchased apps, music and movies. However, if you signed in, downloaded the app, and then went back and signed out of the account again, there shouldn't be any access apart from the app you downloaded. This is provided you sign in using the Store section of the Settings app, not the iCloud section.
One problem they will have if you download this in your account instead of theirs, in order to download updates for that app, they will need you to enter your iTunes password to download the updates. Doing that doesn't give them access to anythign to do with your account other than that update, but they will be unable to receive updates for it without your password. They would also likely be unable to sync the app onto their computer, as their computer would not be Authorised with your iTunes account.
If you can answer some of the questions I've asked, I may be able to suggest alternate ways for you get them the app on their device.
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Restore your Ipod from a Mac computer not a PC it will normally be reconized then by the Pc if not send it to the store

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Thank you again for all of your help!! I really appreciate it!
I think I am following -- I was able to upload to my iPhoto and all photos and videos are there that is a plus! I tried to create an Event in my iPhoto and put all of my photos in that event but for some reason, now my iTunes it not recognizing that Event in my iPhoto. It is not allowing me to import just that event at the moment but I may be doing something wrong. At least all of my pics and vids are in iPhoto so that is a plus and I know they are at least saved somewhere. Just for some reason, my iTunes it not locating the event that I created with only those photos.
Thank you for letting me know about my contacts! How do I know if I have the contacts app?
Also, I had no clue that my iCloud could be backed up via cellular data! However, is this a new feature with the most updated iOS?? Unforutnatly I am like 2 iOS updates behind because I don't have enough storage on my phone. I still get the notification that my phone needs to be plugged in and connected to wifi in order to back up to the cloud :-(
How can I sync using USB? Right now when i click on the info tab for my iPhone in my iTunes this is the answer that I get -- I am a little unclear as to what it means.
Sync Contacts:
Your contacts are being synced with you iPhone over the air from iCloud. Over-the-air sync settings can be changed on you iPhone
Sync Calendars:
Your calendars are being synced with you iPhone over the air from iCloud. Over-the-air sync settings can be changed on you iPhone

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Hi
My itunes/ipod were running fine under USB 1.1 (older computer) until I updated to 7.0.1 - now itunes doesn't see my ipod!! The iPod shows up in device manager, though, and my machine even mapped a drive to it when iTunes timed out (I removed that).
Everything was fine until I updated. sigh.
I found an Apple page that said they don't "support' USB 1.1 - could it be that iTunes 7.0.1 just doesn't?
thanks in advance for any help!
Brian

yup same here
its a crapshoot, sometimes it happens other times it does not
only way round this i found is to do this:
reboot windows
and reboot iphone
eventually they will see each other.
what causes it? poorly coded itunes for windows, who knows.
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HELP!

OK, so I tried the Reset again. Still didn't work. THEN I saw this:
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+If you are having difficulty resetting your iPod, set it on a flat surface. Make sure the finger pressing the Select button is not touching any part of the click wheel. Also make sure that you are pressing the Menu button toward the outside of the click wheel, and not near the center.+
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I connect the iPod touch to the computer and it charges, (duh-duh noise as if it's connected) but it doesn't appear in iTunes.
I have tried it on Windows XP pro SP3 64-bit partition on my computer, and on Windows Vista 32-bit laptop and both work fine.
However, here's a list of things that I've tried on Vista 64-bit to get it to work:
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So I know it's something wrong on the OS and not the iPod or the cable. The computer's fine as the XP partition works fine with it.
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Thanks in advance!

I do indeed install iTunes64-bit version. After much deliberation I decided to upgrade to Windows 7 to see if this fixed the problem before I did a complete re-install (as I didn't want to lose all my programs etc).
After I installed the Windows 7 upgrade (from Vista - Windows 7 just to clarify) it works perfectly. Installed first time with no problems.
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I just downloaded the latest updater version, plugged in my iPod Shuffle, and sat in wide eyed amazement as it actually recognized that the iPod was, in fact, plugged into the computer!!!
I held my breath while the updater did it's thing... could this actually be it? Could I finally join the army of gleeful millions, listening to my favorite tunes and newscasts while jogging? Would the wonderful little gift I got for Christmas finally - gulp! - work?
Alas, no. Just as the updater was finishing up I got the following glass if ice water in my face:
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I did that, and noticed that "restoring" was not an option, as the "restore" button wasn't active. Ah well... my iPod shuffle goes back into it's neat little packaging, and back onto the shelf while I await the next round of potential solutions to slowly work their way down to the Discussions Sub-basement.
I swear to God, I will not give up on this. I know it can work. Someday, someday...
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Hello lineskier22,
I would be concerned as well if my iPhone was not recognized by iTunes. Thank you for providing all the information with the steps you took in regards to this issue. I recommend continuing with these steps:
Follow these steps to resolve your issue:
Ensure that your Mac meets the minimum system requirements for youriPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Install software updates on your Mac.
Note: If an iTunes update is available, apply the update.http://apple.com/itunes/download
Check USB connections. iOS devices require USB 2.0 to function properly. If you're not sure your Mac has USB 2.0 ports, refer to the computer'sspecifications.
Disconnect other USB devices and connect your device directly to a USB port on your Mac.
Restart your Mac.
Additional Information
In rare circumstances, your device may be recognized after reinstalling iTunes, but after you restart your Mac, the device may not be recognized again. If this happens and you're using Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, please follow these steps.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591
Additionally, you can reinstall iTunes by downloading and running the iTunes installer:
OS X Mavericks: Reinstall apps that came with your Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14193
Download iTunes
https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
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