My ipod nano (3rd generation) won't sync to my computer anymore. I share the computer with other family members and there ipod's sync fine to their iTunes, but mine won't work. How do I fix it? :)

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Why won't it sync anymore? Does iTunes still see the device? If so, are you getting any error message during the sync process?  Need a bit more detail in order to assist you.
B-rock

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    - Sync them from a computer. You can sync music and videos from different computers/iTunes library manually. See the manual method  included in:
    iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod
    - You can also redownload the directly to a device if the device ha iTunes 5 or later by:
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
    However, you may end up with the 90 day wait to. See:
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    Hey Biglou1,
    Thanks for the question, and welcome to Apple Support Communities.
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    Apple - Support - iPod - iPod nano (3rd generation) Troubleshooting
    http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/nano3gen/
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    sklshrnk wrote:
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    Restore Option 3: Use Newest Version - Restores with latest iPod Software version on your computer.
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    iPod nano (3rd generation) Troubleshooting Assistant
    http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/nano3gen/#
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    Hello!
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