My 5th gen. IPOD won't disconnect after I download pictures to it?

I've been able to download pictures to my IPOD. However, the last time I did it I was unable to disconnect my IPOD. I kept getting the Do Not Disconnect on my IPOD, but ITUNES said it was done updating. When I tried to manually eject my IPOD I got a "note" on my screen saying IPOD can not be ejected because files that are on the IPOD are being used in another application. I checked and I didn't have any other applications going. I shut down my computer and was finally able to disconnect my IPOD, but now everytime I connect my IPOD I keep getting the Do Not Disconnect. I don't want to have to shut my computer completly down everytime I update my IPOD. It was working just fine before, so I'm not sure what is going on....
Windows 2000

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
When you want to disconnect it and it says that...
How to Safely Disconnect
That way you don't need to shut down your computer.
Also, do you have McAfee Virus Scan on your computer? That tends to be the cause of this issue. Try disabling it before you connect your iPod. When you are finished, reenable it.
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