My Computer recognizes iPod, but not iTunes...HELP

My 4G 20GB iPod can't be found in iTunes but can be found on "My Computer". Any ideas on what i should do to getting songs onto my iPod?

Ok i solved the problem. All i did was reformmat my ipod on using windows explorer. Ejected the iPod and plugged it back in. Then opened iTunes. Hopefully this can help some of you.

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Hello bsowell,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
You can use the following article to troubleshoot your issue:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
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See if you missed anything here:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
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Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
However, after your remove the Apple software components also remove the iCloud Control Panel via Windows Programs and Features app in the Window Control Panel. Then reinstall all the Apple software components
- Then do the other actions of:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
paying special attention to item #5
- New cable and different USB port
- Run this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Also see:
iPod not recognised by windows iTunes
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates
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Josie20 wrote:
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Serial Number:
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My old ipod was having this same issue(so I presumed it was broken) and I wanted to get a new one as the old one was an 8 gig and didnt really have enough size for me so I bought a new 32 gig ipod. Unfortunately this new one is having the exact same problem and I cannot figure out why. I've tried uninstalling itunes and all the other apple programs and reinstalled them all and I've tried converting the songs to AAC but these have had no effect.
The songs play perfectly in both itunes and windows media player it's just when they transfer over to the ipod the problems start. Usually what happens is the song plays for xx seconds then the sound stops but the song continues playing on the ipod if I leave it alone the ipod skips to the next song but if I force it to speed up eventually the song kicks in again but at a different point. Other times the song will play out of sequence and will sound completely disjointed.
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What updates occurred or new applications were installed before the issues started popping up
*Whether files/folders have been deleted
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What you want to do from now on is make sure you have all your important data backed up (and all installation CDs/DVDs accounted for, just in case) and monitor the machine. If the odd behaviors return, we may have to do more troubleshooting.
Good luck!
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