New Computer won't recongize iPod

Hi. My computer won't recognize my iPod. I just got a new Mac Mini, and iTunes keeps saying that "This iPod is in use by another computer" What can I do to fix this?

Austin - your new computer is recognizing your iPod and it is trying to keep you from doing something potentially hazardous to your music. An iPod can be synced with only one computer. Apple did this so the music labels wouldn't view the iPod as a huge copyright violation machine.
So when you connect your iPod to another computer iTunes tells you that the iPod is already being used by another computer. You dohave the option at that point to switch over syncing to the new computer. But it will erase the iPod's contents. Again, this keeps the iPod from being used to illegally transfer music from one computer to another. If you want to start using the iPod on your new computer, go ahead and indicate that you want to use the new computer. Just be aware that the iPod will be erased.
Of course your next question might be, "But how do I get my music onto the new computer? Can't I use my iPod to do this?" Yes, but it will require 3rd party software. Go to your favorite download site and search for 'iPod'.

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