Need Help Converting iPod from Mac to Windows

Hi, I have a 3rd Gen iPod and I just gave it to my friend who has a windows xp machine. I had a Mac OS 10.3.9 system. When he plugged the iPod into his windows, it told him that it needed to be configured to windows and that he should connect it to a power adapter. When he did this, the iPod just gave an icon resembling the plug that connects to the bottom of the iPod. Now his iPod won't turn on and when plugged into his computer, it says that there has been a malfunction and his computer does not recognize the USB device. Any suggestions on how to fix this?

That generation iPod requires a combo USB/Firewire cable. It simply won't work with USB alone. It also needs to be re-formated for Windows and that can be done within iTunes. Along with that cable, he will need the A/C power adapter.

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