My ipod wont show up in itunes and I can't restore it

Currently, my iPod won't show up in iTunes. I have reset it multiple times, but to no avail. I have gone back and forth from disk mode several times and still nothing works. Every now and then iTunes says it's preparing to restore iPod, though the device doesn't show up, but then nothing happens. I have re-installed iTunes, rebooted, re-installed drivers, and I'm at a loss as to what to do next. Any ideas?

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Device Not Recognised
For PC
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

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Did you try to connect in recovery mode? http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
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halo
ive got a fifth generation video ipod, and i think ive got itunes 6.0.1 or something of the sort, and whenever i hook it up to my computer via usb, the ipod displays the "do not disconnect" symbol but wont show up on itunes.
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My ipod wont show up in itunes or on my desktop,

I have plugged my ipod into my mac and it charges, but wont show up in itunes or on the desktop, I have tried resetting the ipod, reinstalling itunes and checking for all updates. I have also changed cables, ports and plugged it into a different computer and the same thing occured. The ipod is not new, and it used to work, now i just want to re-sync it.

You could also try this...
https://discussions.apple.com/message/13184747#13184747

Ipod wont show up in itunes after installing update

okay so i hadn't updated my ipod in a couple of months (bad i know but we have really slow internet here and it takes forever to download things) then i downloaded the update a couple of days ago and it started installing then came up with an error saying it failed.
It was late at night so i just switched off my laptop and went to bed, and the next morning i tried to turn on my ipod and it was stuck on the connect to itunes screen. When I plug it in it comes up with a box saying "Windows needs to install device driver software for your Apple Mobile Device (Recovery Mode)" I clicked the locate and install device driver software, but it can't find anything.
It wont come up in itunes and i've tried the restoring thing, but it's not working...maybe i'm doing it wrong? idk help anyone?

I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM! Downloaded 9 point whatever it was, and then it said i needed to update my iPod, so i lugged it in, all was hunky dory and then it said i had to restore my iPod and so i tried that and now it wont restore it, keeps coming up wit some whacky error and the iPod is stuck on the connect to iTunes screen and its driving me insaaaaaaane!!!!
HELP!!!
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CAN SOMEONE HELP ME MY IPOD WONT SHOW UP IN ITUNES

I need help as my ipod touch wont show up in itunes????
can someone help!!

See my response to your other post

How do I sync my iPod now that they updated iTunes and I can no longer find anything!?

I found > FILE > DEVICES > SYNC
But anything after devices doesn't work. It's light grey and not clickable...
It won't sync automatically...
[Aside...
Why can't they update in a way that makes things MORE user-friendly, not LESS :-(
Every time they update, it's worse... What's up... ]

Does iTunes see the iPod?
If not then:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
Or
See
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
- I would start with
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
- Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem
Otherwise backup to iTunes and restore from that backup
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes

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Are you sure that that was the complete wording of the error message? Usually an error number or other information is also included.
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Try:
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IPod not showing up in iTunes, and...

Windows Vista, Home Premium, 64-bit.
Brand new 32GB iPod touch, 2G.
I bring it home from the store, plug it in, everything works perfectly fine. By that, I mean it charges, shows up as a device in iTunes, and gets all my songs and videos on it. I also install iTunes 8.2, since it tells me I should.
That was yesterday. Now, when I plug it in, it makes two beeping noises. The iPod itself doesn't react at all, the screen just stays black. The iPod doesn't charge, and it doesn't show up in iTunes.
So, I call Apple for support, and I get it. Uninstall/reinstall, messing with the AMDS service, everything I could. The guy brought it down to either a problem with the cable, or the computer, but said it doesn't seem like it's a problem with Apple.
After the fact, I try plugging it in again, while holding down the home button, and something new shows up. It says this:
"Found New Hardware"
"Windows needs to install driver software for your Apple Mobile Device (Recovery Mode)"
and it gives me these options:
"Locate and install driver software (recommended)"
"Ask me again later"
"Don't show this message again for this device"
of course, I choose the first one and I click it. It then says:
"Driver Software Installation"
"Installing driver software"
"Apple Mobile Device (Recovery Mode) Searching Windows Update..."
"Apple Mobile Device (Recovery Mode) Pending..."
After a few moments, something new pops up, while "Driver Software Installation" is still running, saying:
"Found New Hardware - Apple Mobile Device (Recovery Mode)"
"Insert the disc that came with your Apple Mobile Device (Recovery Mode)"
"If you have the disc that came with your device, insert it now. Windows will automatically search the disc for driver software."
and of course, iPod touches don't come with a disc. It gives me this option:
"I don't have the disc. Show me other options."
so I click that, and it gives me a this:
"Windows couldn't find driver software for your device"
it tells me I can:
"Check for a solution"
or
"Browse my computer for driver software"
I click "Check for a solution." Instantly, it says:
"Windows was unable to install your Apple Mobile Device (Recovery Mode)"
"Windows could not find driver software for your device."
"If you know the manufacturer of your device, you can visit its website and check the support section for driver software."
there are no more options except for "close" at that point, and the Driver Software Installation says "Failed" as a status, so I just close it.
Here's the other catch. I'm willing to try about anything to get it to work, so I think "might as well plus it into my laptop." So I do. Within moments it says:
"New hardware detected: iPod"
and then:
"iPod USB drivers installed and ready to use"
my iPod begins charging, and would apparently work fine on my old laptop, running XP.
I have no idea what to do at this point. Any suggestions?

Aaand, FIXED!
Thanks to this: http://technicallyeasy.net/2009/03/restoring-a-previous-version-of-your-itunes-l ibrary/
Everything working perfectly now. Thanks!

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Just got a 2nd gen ipod shuffle and trying to sync it to my itunes library. My library does not detect my shuffle but my computer does. When I run a diagnostic "ipod connection status" is red/failed and once I click help I am sent to downlaod latest version of itunes. I tried updating to the latest version of itunes v7.4.2 but when once I click on download it does not ask me to run or save, therefore I am also unable to update to the latest version. What am I doing wrong and how can I sync my shuffle to my library. Thanks in advance.

Have you had a chance to look at this troubleshooting page? It may be of some help: iPod shows up in Windows but not in iTunes
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My ipod does not show up in my itunes list but it shows up in my computer as a drive
it all started when i got my ipod back after getting it fixed ( it was a problem with the battery) well it said that i needed to restore the factory settings so i did then a message came up and said your ipod is now restarting it will come back to your iptunes list after it has restarted.... but it didnt
and now when i plug my ipod in i get a bubble come up that says:
"windows was unable to save all the data for the file F:\iPod_control the data has been lost the error may be caused by a failure of your computer hardware or netowrk connection please try and save this file elsewhere"
i have done everything i can to try and fix this (5 R's and such) but i have gotten no results
please help quickly as i use my ipod all the time and cant function without it =]

I have a similar issue.
Mine shows in iTunes and in PC. It will also allow me to sync.
But when I do sync, it runs fine for about 10 minutes, then I get an error similar to yours with a directory location. It keeps syncing and will periodically show the errors. Then it will lock up.
I have run chkdsk, awindows utility (chkdsk [driver letter]: /R /F) over the iPod when it has been restored and it found nearly 400mb of bad sectors.
I though this would fix the problem but is has not. When I run chkdsk over it again, it does not find anymore bad sectors (it does however tell me that it has 400mb of bad sectors logged.)
I am banging my head against a wall trying to fix this, or even find out what the issue really is. I assume it is a dodgey hard drive, but I do not want to replace it and still have the problem.

IPod not showing up in iTunes and have done every thing in Suport

I ve just bought a 5th gen ipod with video yesterday . installed the new itunes and set it up , but every time i connected the iPpod it kept saying it was corupted and needed to be restored or try another USB port ...
I did all that about 7/8 times and still nothing , so I re-installed every thing again and reste the pc and low and behold it started to work (so I know that it can work on my pc )
so I ejected the iPod and when I went to plug it in again it came back up with the iPod is corupted and now it shows up in windows but not in iTunes any more and Ive followed all the suports addvice and now just dont know what esle to do.
Can some one help ?

Connect your iPod to a rear port on your computer then connect your keyboard and mouse. Disconnect ALL other USB devices including printers, external hard drives, modems, printers, scanners, incense burners, cameras, etc. and disconnect from any network you might be on. Now give your iPod a much higher drive letter such as M or P or Z: http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=2369954#2369954

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