My Ipod won't update after I used Podworks

I had music put onto my ipod and now the music on my ipod doesn't update in my library. I purchased music off Itunes and that doesn't update into my Ipod, but shows up in the library. What do I do?! The pod works I used was on a mac and I have windows.
PC Windows 2000

first any third party software on an iPod WILL, i repeat, WILL void your warrenty. first, try resseting your iPod. Press and hold the center button and menu button simutaneously. Wait until the screen goes blank and restarts.
but the main thing is that you probably had your ipod on automatic update. Connect your iPod and go to the iPod Preference plane. Check automatic update. If this doesnt work Get the latest iPod software and restore your iPod.

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b care
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hi Jim!
Plug in my iPOD, and it says its updating, and I can see the new music on the iPOD from iTunes, but its NOT ON MY IPOD when I unplug and try and play.
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93499
... although, of course, you don't actually
b care
about what we might say, or fixing it ...
love, b

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If it is flashing green and orange, this is normally not a good sign. A call to Apple iPod Tech Support may be in order... sorry
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