Nano 3rd generationg error message when plug in

i recently got an ipod nano 3rd generation. when i plug it in to my 2.0 USB (windows xp) it says that device detected but "error occurred during hardware insallation" and that "problems may occur while using the device". the store guys say its something to do with computers over one year old. ive done every trouble shoot and they want me to bring in my PC because they say " there is a special way around it" when ive checked for every possible update for my drivers.itunes does not pick up the ipod, there is no "do not disconnect" on the ipod yet it charges, also in device manager there is an exclamation point next to ipod. does anybody know how to get this thing working besides the apple suggests on its website.
p.s ( it works fine on two other new laptops)

Same issue here. When i first plugged it in I already had my 5G iPod video plugged in as well so I'm wondering if that caused the problem...but even though I uninstall the ipod from the USB list and re-try installation without my other ipod plugged in it will still give me the same error message.

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Error message when plugging in ipod

I have two ipods, ipod touch 2nd gen and ipod nano 6th gen. both get the same error message when plugged into itunes that says that it detects the ipod but cannot connect to it because there is an ID error. I've gone through all the steps to ID the ipod, even reformatted the ipod nano and still am not getting anywhere. I've followed some of the steps from some of the other community questions with no results. If someone knows any other suggestions I'm open. It worked fine until the recent iTunes update. Is it their way of forcing you to get the newer products?

Hi erinstab,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I'd recommend starting with these steps if your iPod nano is not recognized correctly by iTunes or your PC:
Plug the device directly into a high-power USB 2.0 port on the computer. If possible, use a USB port on the back of the computer.
Avoid plugging the device into a keyboard, display, or standalone hub. The USB ports on these accessories may be low-power or only offer USB 1.x connections.
If you are using an accessory, remove the accessory and connect the device to the computer using only the Apple 30-pin to USB Cable or Lightning to USB Cable.
If you have access to additional Apple 30-pin to USB Cable or Lightning to USB Cables, try testing with another if the first one doesn't work.
Restart your computer and device. To restart your device:
Hold the power button until "slide to power off" appears. Slide to power off your device. When it is off, press the Sleep/Wake button to turn it back on.
Disconnect all USB devices from your computer, except for your keyboard and mouse. Then reconnect the iOS device. If the issue is resolved, reconnect other USB devices, testing after each connection.
Another article describes what to do if you are using Windows and see an unknown error containing "0xE" when connecting your device.
You can find these steps here:
iOS: Troubleshooting USB connection
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1286
You may also find the steps in these articles helpful:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
iPod: Appears in Windows but not in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1363
Regards,
Jeremy

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My iPod will charge to my Macbook Pro for a moment or so then I get an error message stating that "This device or accessory is not supported..yadda yadda yadda" I have never had this happen in the past. Does anyone know how to fix this?

T4,
Then the pods that you have seem not to electrically match with your Mac, as the others that you tried seemed ok, am I right in this understanding?
On the iPhone it has a very unique plug configuration that seems to set specifically for the iPhone, because it is a 4 conductor connector (one is for the microphone) that may make other pods not work properly. (yes this is an Apple thing, AAAAARRRRGGGG!!!!)
But that would then confirm that there is not anything wrong with your Mac, as those Apple pods are for the iPhone, I guess both good and bad news.
I don't use my iPhone to listen to music, nor do I use pods either, unless the artist I am working with is, then I use the same make and model so I can "hear what they hear".
I do pro audio for a living and I can understand this "crosstalk issue with the 4th connector"
But without getting too technical, it would seem your Mac is just fine, which is a good thing.
I would think that the newer Macs will be more compatible with the Apple iPhone pods, but they all seem to have their issues with the switching system...for years now!
Hope this helps you understand this "FRUIT FLY"
My suggestion is to use "regular headphones/ear pods with your Mac and the Apple iPhone pods with the phone. )I only have ever used the iPhone pods with the iPhone when I'm driving, and with only the iPhone. I have much better sounding pods/phones that I use to "ACTUALLY' listen to music with....and it a'int MP3/4
Peace SJP

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I just bought this i-pod nano yesterday. What do I do?

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Nano 3rd generationg error message when plug in

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