Multiple ipods one itunes; repeat registering

I had a ipod that just died. I am adding a new one to my computer at the same time I happen to be setting up my kids for christmas gifts. I have done the multiple libaries fine however now when I plug each on in to make updates itunes asks me to register the ipod again! I have registered each one at least three times now. Any advice??

I've seen this mentioned on the iPod forum a few times. The advice there was to click on "never register" and that seems to have helped some people.

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    Of course, read up on it:
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    Post back with any ?

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    My brother installed iTunes with his ipod nano. Then I got an ipod nano. I now keep getting the message "There is another user currently using itunes. we are unable to connect to your ipod. please tell them to log out before you can proceed" or something along those lines.
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    Welcome to Apple Discussions.
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    How to use multiple iPods with one computer
    Gary

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    FTW

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    My wife and I both have our own iPod Nano's. Of course, we don't always share the same taste in music. I know we can make our own playlists, but is there a way to customize iTunes so that it only puts her songs on her iPod and only puts my songs on my iPod.
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    This should help:
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