New PC - have library on external hard drive -won't sync with my ipod
I have itunes library set up and recognizing my itunes
library, but won't let me synce with my ipod. I went through the aurhtorization stuff,
Any body know what I'm missing
Thanks
I have itunes library set up and recognizing my itunes
library
The songs play okay in iTunes?
but won't let me synce with my ipod.
It won't let you because it gives you a message saying it won't?
Or just that nothing happens?
What are you doing and what happens when you plug in the iPod?
Also, see this -> See this -> Windows confuses iPod with network drive or hard drive and may keep iPod from mounting or songs may seem to disappear
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