Play counts aren't updating anymore

hi,
i have 2 ipods - a shuffle and a full size one (60). I use the same itunes for both. My play counts were updating from both ipods. Now for some reason, my ipod shuffle play counts aren't registering on itunes.
Does anyone know why and how I can remedy it?
thanks in advance.

hi hudgie,
when i go to edit/prefs/ipod - auto update isn't there as an option.
basically all i want to happen is for when i play a song on my shuffle, for that play to be addedto my play count when i plug the ipod into itunes. that is not currently happening, it used to, but now it has stopped. to the best of my knowledge i haven't changed anything. i followed the link you suggested. it is only the play lists that i want to update (as it used to) not the music itself (i.e. i don't want it to auto fill i want it to auto update).
i've looked throught the different options but kind find out how to do it!!!!
thanks

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