My computer (windows xp) won't recognize my iPod (5G 80GB)

my ipod isn't recognized by the computer. i connect it, nothing happens. so i can't really restore it or anything since it's not recognized by the computer itself. i tried everything i possibly can. yesterday, though, when i connected the ipod, i reseted it (while connected), it says it charges but i don't think it does because when i unplug it, even after an hour it still is a red bar. i'm thinking maybe it's the cable, but since it "charged" yesterday, maybe it's not. my ipod's just a couple months old, three months i think. it won't connect to itunes too. so basically, it does nothing when i plug it to the computer. i tried every usb port. no luck. i don't have an adapter so the only way i could charge it is to plug it in the computer, which just last last night, doesn't work too.

I had to replace my hard drive. Managed to reinstall Itunes + my library. iTunes sees my ipod but it won't update. Have done same as you & gone through everything available on support. Would appreciate any assistance anyone could provide, as I can't update my new purchased tunes. Many Thanks!!!
iPod Mini Windows XP

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Possible Fix For When Windows XP Won't Recognize Your iPod

The fix detailed in this article worked for me when I couldn't get iTunes 7 to recognize my iPod in Windows XP. Sometimes when I force quit the iPodService.exe service, it worked the first time, but when I reconnected the iPod, it didn't appear in iTunes.
Here's the article:
iTunes for Windows: iTunes 7 doesn't recognize iPod
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304434
Please reply to this thread if this article helps you get your iPod consistently recognized in iTunes.
If you discover anything new, be sure to share that too!

My issue was even more difficult;
I got a new 20 gb ipod photo, hooked it up to my computer, and ran updates. Afterward, it told me to unplug and reconnect my ipod. I did so, but it still just gave me the reeconnect logo on my ipod and did nothing else.
I tried changing the cable, nothing happened. I switched to my work laptop (windows XP pro, also), nothing happened. I tried my roommate's macbook, still nothing. I tried rebooting the ipod. It would still only show the reconnect icon.
No computer would recognize it and the ipod was also unrepsonsive, so I had no way to reset my ipod or anything.
I had realized that it never showed that it was actually hooked up to a power supply when it was plugged into anything, and I think this is because it was plugging into USB ports and not being recognized by me computer.
So, I took it out to my car, and plugged it into my cigarette lighter adapter.
Bingo, that did the trick, now it works with everything again.
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I recently upgraded my iMac G5 to 10.5.5 and iTunes 8. When the first time I synced my iPod Classic after the upgrade, it erased everything on my iPod. Now when I start-up iTunes it works fine, however as soon as I connect my iPod I get the spinning beach ball and iTunes freezes. Sometimes if I leave it connected long enough (at least 15 minutes), it's recognized by iTunes and iTunes asks me to restore the iPod. I have done that, but once the restore is complete iTunes still does not recognize my iPod.
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Ali Y.,
Have you tested this issue in a different Mac OS X user account? To do so, click on the apple (top left), choose System Preferences and then open Accounts. You will probably have to click on the padlock in the lower left and enter your admin password, then click on the "+" symbol to add an account. Once created, just log out of your current account completely (option also under the apple) and then click on the test account to log into it.
This would be useful in identifying if the issue is with the iPod itself, or maybe file in your original user account that needs to be recreated.
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ebiggs1 wrote:
"I should delete my present versions of DPP and EOD utility before attempting to download newer versions?"
Yes, by all means. Use your original software. Updating Windows will not help. All the drivers you need are already there.
By uninstalling, I mean you MUST get rid of all traces of the present install. If you leave any of it, it will still fail.
That has emphatically not been my experience with those programs. And I've been using (and updating) them for about nine years.
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HT4527 I transfered my Itunes information using a thumb drive to my new computer and downloaded the newest version of itunes to my new laptop. My songs are all there on the new computer but it won't recognize my ipod and sync.

I transfered my I tunes library to my new laptop using a thumb drive. I downloaded the newest version of Itunes to my new computer. My old ITUNES library of songs and books came across just fine. I can play them on the new laptop but they won't sync with my Ipod. The Itunes shows no devices when I hook it up to the laptop. Windows recognizes that the IPOD is hooked up. But no connection with ITUNES. Did I make a mistake in trying to sync my Itunes purchases to the new laptop before transfering the old library into the new ITUNES. If so how do I undo the problem. Please help. I use a PC with Windows XP.

Hi Rob,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
The steps in this article can help:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Best Regards,
Jeremy

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So my iPod is on the "connect to itunes" spot. When I plug it in, it says something like "USB device cannot be recognized." help?

Try:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
I would start with
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
New cable and different USB port?
Runs this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
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http://www.filehippo.com/download_itunes/
probably best to make up your own mind about the system restore. (you'll be in a better position to tell if it's advisable on your set-up.) here's a good reference about what it does and doesn't do for you:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/plan/faqsrwxp.mspx
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FIrst make sure you have iTUnes version 6.0.5.20 by going to help>about. If not install it from apple.com Make sure you have the latest ipod updater 06-28-2006, if not download and install it here http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/
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I recently had to reinstall itunes on my computer. Now, my computer and itunes won't recognize my ipod. But I can change it from my computer. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should do? I would really like to update my ipod!
Thanks.
nb

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Hello dmbnewfie,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand that your iPod classic is not being recognized in iTunes when you connect it to your computer. I know you have tried some troubleshooting on the Apple website as well, but without knowing which steps you have completed, I would suggest working through the attached iPod classic Troubleshooting Assistant.
Apple - Support - iPod - iPod classic Troubleshooting Assistant
Have a great day,
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Can anyone out there help me clean up this unbelievable mess Apple and iTunes has created in my computer?
Thank you.
Evie

After three completely wasted days trying to figure all of this out I finally got it fixed - on my own - by reading dozens and dozens of rogue posts in indie forums from people that refuse to dish out money to have a company TRY and advise possible fixes on their own glitches.
(here's a novel idea - fix the glitches Apple. Or - don't send out updates filled with bugs in the first place)
Everything (several applications) had to be uninstalled in a very specific order and then restarted , then it all had to be verified with manual deletions of leftovers, and emptying the recycle bin, then another restart, then iT had to be reinstalled again and the system restarted again, and two more update downloads. Holy!!!
I love my little iPod touch, but I honestly must say, when this kind of thing happens (and it has several times now when I try to deal with iTunes or Apple), it makes me want to flush it down the toilet.

New Computer Won't Recognize my IPOD

I have an IPOD mini and just got a new computer. When I plug it in, the computer says "usb device not recognized". When I look it up it says that there is no driver for the device. It still works fine on my old machine (a slower usb 1.1).

You may want to try these steps, Jacob, after you've installed and run the iPod Updater and your computer still won't recognize the iPod:
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After I reset my Ipod (deleted all data and settings) windows 7 doesn't recognize by ipod touch, and it doesn't appear in the itunes library or in the device menu, but it does charge. How can I get my computer to recognize it again?

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Refer to this article:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

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