Nano only works with iTunes 4.9

My new Nano only works if I install the software provided with it: iTunes 4.9
If I upgrade to iTunes 5, or 5.01 it won't work. Even if I do a clean install of iTunes 5. Any clues? Thanks in advance.

I guess obviously that's what Apple wanted to be used initially with the nano, because that's what comes with the unit.
I had already installed 5.0 on my computer in anticipation of getting my nano. It worked right out of the box, fo me, with 5.0. A few people had problems, so the fix was to use the disc, 4.9, with the nano and it worked.
It definitely should work with 5.0 because 5.0.1 is out already. That might be your fix. Use version 5.0.1 of iTunes and see if that works for you.

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