My computer that has iTunes on it crashed and I plugged my iPod Touch into it after it had crashed. Now it says it needs to be connected to iTunes.

After my computer with iTunes on crashed I plugged my iPod Touch into the computer. It then said that it needs to be connected to iTunes but i can't connect it as the computer deleted iTunes and doesn't work. Please help.

If you cannot remember the passcode, you will need to restore your device using the computer with which you last synced it. This allows you to reset your passcode and resync the data from the device (or restore from a backup). If you restore on a different computer that was never synced with the device, you will be able to unlock the device for use and remove the passcode, but your data will not be present. Refer to Updating and restoring iPhone, iPad and iPod touch software.

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Was wondering if anyone had any idea why I cannot charge my ITouch except on a computer that has ITunes loaded on it? It will not charge in an outlet?

Maybe the wall charger or cable is defective?
Does it charge other devices?

I plugged my ipod touch into my laptop and started to down load an (1) upgrade. But Itunes says that the upgrade will take two hours. I started the down load and it started and stoped and eventualy never complerted the down load. How can I fix this ?

I plugged my Ipod touch into my Dell laptop and went to Itunes. Itunes told me I should down load an upgrade, so I did. Itunes said the down load would take two hours. I started the down load, but after two + hours (&longer) , after several starts and stops the down load never completed.
I recently got a (fake anti virus) virus and it damaged my computer. I got it fixed and reinstalled the software and it appears to be working correctly. Could this be the part of the problem ?
Would it help if I reloaded the Itunes (off an external HD) or downloaded it again from Itunes ?
Thanks

I doubt it. For my updates, it has typically taken me many tries/retries. Like for you, the download would stop. and I would have to restart from the beginning. If you get a network timed out error try disabling the security software on your computer.

My hard drive died and i dowloaded itunes again and got my purchased music back but is plugging my ipod touch into my computer going to erase my music?

I had to rplace my hardrive, redownload itunes and I got my purchased back from itunes online! However, i am scared that if plug my ipod touch into my computer, is my music going to be erased? Help me please...

Yes, it will be erased. You need to first transfer the music to iTunes on your computer using a third-party utility such as Phone to PC | macroplant.com

When I plug my ipod touch into the computer it just charges and won't appear on itunes!

when I plug my ipod touch into the computer it just charges and won't appear on itunes!

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
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When I plug my IPOD touch into my dell computer all it shows are my picture. I am afraid if I update the software on the IPOD it will erase all my music.

When I plug my IPOD touch into my Dell computer it comes up with Judy's IPOD, the click on where it says internal storeage then a folder comes up that says DCIM then click on that and another folder comes up 800AAAAA and when you click on that all you see if pictures. I am afraid to update the software on the IPOD I am afraid it will erase all my songs. Does anyone have any idea what the problem or can I update the software without fear of losing all my songs.

You have to follow these instructions. When they say restore from backup your iPod will also be updated.
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities

When I plug my ipod touch into the pc, it tells me:the ipod cannot be used because the apple mobile device service is not started. What does this mean and how do I get rid of that and enable syncing?

When I plug my ipod touch into the pc, it tells me:the ipod cannot be used because the apple mobile device service is not started. What does this mean and how do I get rid of that and enable syncing?

Hello Julia,
Start with this article.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1567
B-rock

When I plug my iPod touch into computer it says "this Ipod cannot be used because the Apple mobile device service has not started

When I plug my iPod touch ino the computer it says "this ipod cannot be used because the Apple mobile device service has not been started. The screen shows to plug it into itunes and will not do anything.

Have a look here:
iPhone and iPod touch: How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows

When I plug my iPod Touch into the computer in iTunes it says: iTunes could not connect to this iPhone because an unknown error occurred (0xE8000065)

I have a refurbished iPod Touch and it has been working fine with my computer except for sometimes there's a little delay in iTunes picking it up when I plug it in to my computer and now when I tried to plug it in to my computer it has the message that I posted in the title.

See:
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Unknown error containing '0xE' when connecting

I can plug my ipod touch into my computer and it isnt recognized by my computer or itunes. Any help?

My computer nor my Itunes doesn't recognize my Ipod touch when I plug it in. I have already tried restarting my Ipod and uninstalling and reinstalling Itunes but it hasn't worked. Help please???!?!?!?

Try:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
Try another cable
Does it charge?
Next try another computer to help determine if you have an iPod/cable problem or a computer problem

All of a sudden when I plug my ipod touch into my computer, it tells me that "ipod can not be used because Apple Mobile Device service is not started" Any ideas?

I recently installed icloud on my computer, and now when I plug in my ipod touch it tells me "ipod can not be used because Apple Mobile Device service is not started". I can not find anything on my computer or my touch that seems to have anything to do with it. Anybody have any suggestions?

I'd start with the following document with that one:
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows

When I plug my ipod touch into my computer, itunes says it cannot read it and it needs to be reset to factory settings

I bought my Ipod Touch today and I set it up with everything, even added a few game apps and my music. I plugged it in again and as it was reading "Evan's Ipod" , it cancelled and told me it could not be read and to reset it to its factory settings. I did and that didn't fix the problem. It's still telling me the same thing. Could anyone help?

Try placing the iPod in DFU made and then restore. If you get the same error time for an Appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

"Itunes can not connect to this Ipod. An unknown error occurred." I get this message when I plug my Ipod touch into my Imac. I have restored the Ipod and have the latest Itunes. I have tried different cables and a macbook.

I have an Ipod touch 8GB, an Imac and an apple laptop. I have had this Ipod for years and it has been synced at different times to my Imac and laptop. Recently the battery ran way down on my Ipod. I plugged it into my Imac. After it charge I had to restore it. After I restored it Itunes couldn't connect to it because, "An unknown error occurred". I tried to connect it to Itunes on my laptop and got the same error message. I have tried different USB cables. Since Itunes won't connect, I can't do another restore. I don't know what do try from here.
Some additional info that might be related to this. Just before this Ipod problem came up I crashed my hard disk on the Imac. I had to erase it and reload all my stuff (I was able to copy the contents to a hard drive connected to my laptop using the firewire - I couldn't use time machine because of the crashed HD.) My Imac has been restored to the latest Itunes - I am running OSX 10.6.8.

Thanks for the help Ricky.
I did put my iPod into DFU and iTunes recognized it in restore mode. After restore I am back where I was before - iTunes cannot connect because of an unknown error.
I have installed Jailbreak to see if I can bypass itunes but haven't succeeded. I can't get my computer to recopgnize the iPod as a device.
I'll take it to a Genius bar next time I am in the area of one. Until then I'll probably continue to try hacks to get it connected.
Dan

I plug my iPod touch into my new macbook pro and the iPod icon shows up in iTunes, but does not show up anywhere in the finder or on my desktop...?

I need to transfer the music off of my ipod onto my mac but i cannot do that when my macbook will not recognize my ipod touch in the finder.

This is correct. It will not show in finder. It is not an external storage device.
The music sync is one way - computer to ipod. The only exception is itunes purchases. Open itunes connect ipod, do not sync, click File>Transfer Purchases

I plug my Ipod touch into my computer nothing happens.

2 days ago while listening to my ipod touch at work, the music just stopped playing(my ipod was locked) when I unlocked my ipod the song i was listening to wouldn't play, however other songs would for about a minute,a nd then they would do the same thing. I then decided to shut down my ipod touch, however instead of restarting it gave me a picture of itunes and the USB adapter. so i put it on my wall charger thinking it needed to be charge, I left it there for half an hour. when I came back the picture of Itunes and my USB adapter where still on the screen, I then decided to reset the ipod itself(held down the lock and home button for 15sec's) after that it worked fine. However when i got home and tried to connect my ipod up to my computer nothing happened. I've been trying for the last 2 days and nothing is working, the 5 R's didn't work(yes I made sure I removed everything apple related(Itunes, Quicktime, Apple Application Support, and Apple Moblie Device Support)). I reinstalled itunes 9.2.1 and still nothing happens(my computer does beep and my ipod goes to the charging screen however no harddrive appears in my computer, and nothing shows up in itunes.) Can anyone help?

Forgot to say that my Ipod Touch is at 100% charge

My computer that has iTunes on it crashed and I plugged my iPod Touch into it after it had crashed. Now it says it needs to be connected to iTunes.

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