Mac sync'd iPod connect to windows

What happens when I connect an iPod synced to a mac and connect it to a windows. Will it ask me to set up for windows and resync with the windows library or will it do that automatically?

Hello christian1220,
Yes. Upon plugging the iPod in, Windows will alert you that your iPod cannot be read because of its format. From there you can choose to format it. From there, you have to restore it via iTunes.
B-rock

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Message was edited by: Scott_Fahy

As far as I know your PC iTunes will ask if you want to sync at the new location (meaning format the iPod). There are some programs you can use to pull all of your music off - but it's been a while since I've used one. I had a HDD crash once and needed to pull everything off the iPod.
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edited by: Me

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