My new windows 7 will not recognize my ipod, what can I do.

My new windows 7 will not recognize my ipod shuffle what can I do?

Look at this article:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

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Let's first focus on getting your new Windows PC to recognize the device. Have you tried all the suggestions i this Apple support document?
iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows
B-rock

Windows 7 will not recognize the ipod.

I have an ipod 4th touch 64 gig. Windows 7 will not recognize the ipod. It will make the noise of a connection and will only charge. It will not show in my computer as a hard drive. It will show in Itunes and other third party programs. I have searched the net and tried most of the advice to try and fix but will still not show as a hard drive.
Has anyone had this problem and if so is there a fix?
thanks

I did read along the way about some of the ipods not being recognized as a HD. I just installed Iexplorer and looks like it will do the job. As long as I have something other than Itunes to see it as a HD. I use Syncios and Copy Trans and both work great as to transfer music. But to see the ipod as a HD iexplorer will do the Job.
Again my ipod 4th gen will show in my computer but only the DCIM folder and a few other with pictures, no music folder or the control folder from the ipod.
My ipad works great and another ipod the long thin ones work but not this ipod touch 4 gen 64 gig.
Any other suggestions or help much appreciated
thanks for the iexplorer it should help

My itunes on my windows 8 will not recognize my ipod touch

I have a new computer that runs windows 8. My itunes is installed but will not recognize my ipod touch. Any suggestions?

You want this link
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
I would start with:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
Also
If you have iTunes 11 turn on the Sidebar. Go to iTunes>View and click on Show Sidebar. You can also do a Crtl+S to show the sidebar. The sidebar is where Devices appears. and Control+B to show the Menu bar

Have a new computer. iTunes will not recognize my iPod Nano only my iPod Touch. The Nano was used on the old computer.

My new computer will not recognize my iPod Nano. The Nano was used on the old computer. I also have an iPod Touch and this is recognized.

Hello victoriafromurbana,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To troubleshoot this issue where your iPod nano is not recognized on your computer, please follow the appropriate troubleshooting steps in the article below for your type of computer.
iPod not appearing in iTunes - Apple Support
Take care,
Alex H.

HT1435 Windows 7 will not recognize my Ipod??

Windows does not recoginze my IPod? Does not show up in my computer. I have a new version of I Tunes and all updates are in. IPod is charged??

iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows - http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

ITunes and PC with Windows 7 will not recognize my iPod....

however iPod still works fine on an XP machine. Our iPad is also working fine on the Windows 7 machine, including in iTunes. The Windows 7 machine says the disk needs to be reformatted whenever I plugin the iPod.
I have tried all of the possible fixes I have been able to find on the web, but to no avail. Does not appear to be a USB issue. Have reinstalled iTunes on multiple occasions, and restored the iPod multiple times. Have tried disk mode.
Is there anything out there that I'm missing? Thanks!

I have the same issue! Every time I connect my iPod, iTunes says I have to restore it...
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HT1296 window 7 will not recognize my ipod touch

Am I supposed to use a fix for microsoft , if so where is it ?

See:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
I would start with
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
Run this to help if it identifies the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Have you tried on another computer to help determine if you have a computer or iPod problem?

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My school district installed new computers. The IT told us that our iTunes would not be effected. When I went into iTunes on my new computer, there was nothing there. Obviously I can't plug in my iPod or everything would be erased. They said that there is nothing they can do about this.
How do I move my music from this iPod to this new computer that will not recognize my last iTunes account? It appears that it was wiped out. I have close to 400 songs that I use for daily classes. The os is now Windows 7. The old one was Vista.
Thanks for your help.

I have an old nano purchased in 2006. It indicated new models on the page.
Any other suggestions?

My new windows 8 will not reconize my iphone 5 in itunes

my new windows 8 will not reconize my iphone 5 in itunes

Aloha, Go to Programms>Uninstall Itunes and AppleMobile Device service from your computer or laptop.
Then re install Itunes. When Itunes finishes downloading RESTART your computer and open Itunes, plug in your Iphone immediately with USB cable and Itunes will recognize it. Apple Mobile Device service is causing the problem. Hope this helps

My computer will not recognize my ipod touch anymore. When I plug it in it says the USB device attached to this computer has malfunctioned and windows doesn not recognize it.

My computer (PC) will not recognize my ipod touch anymore. When I plug it in, it says the USB device attached to this computer has malfunctioned and windows does not recognize it. I have tried attaching the same cord and ipod to a different computer and it is recognized by our mac. I have tried restarting the ipod, downloading all updates on my pc, restarting the pc, etc. Nothing has worked. Please advise.

See:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
I would start with
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7

My new Mac Pro will not recognize my old Canon video camera

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Windows will not recognize my ipod

My windows will not recognize my ipod. I tried running the latest Ipod Updater several times and received the following error message: Ipod requires Windows 2000(SP) or Windows XP, Please update your software and try again. I have Windows XP so I'm a bit confused to why I'm receiving that error message.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. BTW, I already tried "re-starting" my ipod and that didn't work either.

Unfortunately, there is no one ‘Silver Bullet’ answer for this issue. Many things can contribute to the problem. Here are various ‘generic’ solutions that you can try in an effort to correct your problem. One should work. These are listed in simplest to more involved order (usually).
First, make sure that the iPod is fully charged.
Try Resetting Your iPod while it's connected to the computer.
Hold down the Menu and Select buttons until you see the Apple logo (or Menu & Play/Pause in older models).
This will often get it recognized. It may take several attempts.
Try closing and re-starting iTunes. There have been cases where iTunes refuses to see an iPod, but after re-starting, it works again.
Also try re-booting the entire computer. Especially if the PC has been operating for a long time &/or many programs have been opened and closed, repeatedly.
Other USB connected peripherals may be the cause as well. Try removing all connected USB items and attaching the iPod. If you have a USB keyboard, it may be worth a try using the adapter to convert it to non-USB. If the iPod connects, continue plugging things back in until you have the problem return. You may have then isolated the issue. Sometimes it could be a printer, camera, Flash Card reader, or other attached device causing a conflict.
If your iPod shows up in Explorer under 'my computer' try changing the drive letter:
-- Click on Start=>Control Panel=>Admin Tools=>Computer Management=>Disk Management
-- Right-Click on the iPod and select “change drive letter”
-- Choose something further along in the alphabet that is unused (Usually, “M”, “N”, “O” or something similar)
-- Safely eject the iPod
-- Reboot the PC
If that doesn't work, Put Your iPod into Disk Mode then plug it in and you should be able to Restore the iPod
Your PC may have difficulty with the USB2 protocol and the iPod. See this Article for a possible solution: iPod not Recognized Correctly
Also try these hints (and the other suggestions above) from any other USB port you may have on the PC. Sometimes switching USB ports can make all the difference.
Also See:
Your Windows PC doesn't recognize iPod
iPod does not appear in iTunes or on the desktop
iPod appears in Windows Explorer but does not appear in iTunes“Strange iPod Behavior within Windows”
If you are getting a ‘Missing Drivers’ message, try this:
1. Go to http://www.driverguide.com and register (free)
2. Download ‘usbstor.sys’ & ‘usbstor.inf’ to your PC and place them in your i386 Folder
3. Update both drivers by selecting the two files you just downloaded
4. Reboot computer
5. Open iTunes and then connect you iPod
If all the above fails, you may have a Virus, Malware or SpyWare problem.
If you do find that your Device Manager is blank, you should probably check up on this issue first: No Items Appear in the Device Manager List When You Open It

I recently bought a new laptop because my old one crashed. The only backup I had for my music was on my ipod. My new computer will not recognize the ipods music and I can't transfer anything. What do I do???

I recently bought a new laptop because my old one crashed. The only backup I had for my music was on my ipod. My new computer will not recognize the ipods music and I can't transfer anything. It keeps asking me to sync the ipod to this computer, but I'm scared to lose all my music. I want to transfer some of the music onto my iphone but I can't. I'm very frustrated and wish I knew more about computers at the moment!?!? What do I do???

You will need the help of some sort of 3rd party software to help you copy the content from your Shuffle back to your PC. Once you have done that, you can reimport this music into iTunes and configure it to sync to your new Shuffle.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
B-rock

I purchased a used Ipod touch 4th gen and my computer (Windows XP) recognizes it as a camera but Itunes will not recognize the ipod. Old ipod works and connects fine. Any suggestions?

I purchased a used Ipod touch 4th gen and my computer (Windows XP) recognizes it as a camera but Itunes will not recognize the ipod. Old ipod works and connects fine. Any suggestions?

Well, there is always the possibility that it's been jailbroke, in which case, you're out of luck. However...
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
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