Mac-formatted ipod software updated under windows - all files vanished

Hi.
I just accidentally upadted my iPod Software under windows, but I have a Mac-formatted iPod. Now I can't find any of my files anymore., even though the ipod is still filled with 27 GB of data. Is there any way to reverse this and get my files back or do I have to restore the ipod and thus erase everything? any suggestions would be appreciated...
cheers,
Colt

Hello all, I figured I'd join in.....sorry, no help here, I am also looking for an answer. I too have a 5G 60GB and it was formatted for Mac, I tried accessing it through xplay2 in Itunes and accidently updated it (Windows XP.) Now it just runs in a continuous loop of rebooting itself, most likely until the battery dies???....doesn't look good for the home team... any beta would be appreciated.
thanx dr

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