Restoring original firmware without iPod updater?

Recently (since upgrading to iTunes 6?), my 2nd gen iPod no longer mounts (on OS X or winXP). I'd like to roll back the firmware to try an earlier version, but this isn't possible with the iPod Updater software, since my iPod doesn't appear on my computer.
Can you restore the original firmware from the iPod ROM without using the updater? (ie. using some sort of button combination or hardware switch)
Also: my iPod charges over firewire when connected to the computer, but doesn't mount, so I'm guessing it isn't a firewire problem.

Absolutely, I have run into the same exact problem with my 20g iPod (second generation). It no longer mounts to the desktop or to iTunes. I've removed iTunes and attempted to reinstall the iPod Updater, but limits the updater to my hd, since the iPod fails to mount properly.
Also, if you check your system profiler, you'll see (most likely) that it is still reading the presence of the device. It's there, but it isn't. The device works fine when on its own, but simply does not mount.
They need to give us a solution ASAP that doesn't destroy all the information on our devices. We are sinking together.

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I don't think it's possible if you are stuck in recovery mode but I may be wrong...
Since your device qualifies for iOS 8(.1), that is the version that will be downloaded/restored to the iPad.
I do know that you can restore your iPad (from backup & as new) and keep the same iOS version if you restore using the iPad itself under Settings/Reset/Erase All Content and Settings but since you can't access this because your stuck in recovery mode, the point is moot.
Have you tried downloading the update in the middle of the night (2 am or so) where dropouts are much less likely to occur?
It's always possible to take your device in to an Apple Store (make a Genius Bar reservation first) and do the iOS update there in the Apple Store.. I'm sure they will gladly help you out with it and not charge you a thing. The trouble with that would be if you don't have an Apple Store nearby.
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I bought a 30 GB iPod with Video on 13th Jult 2006. While checking out the "Restore" option on the iPod updater Software,I have got stuck. The iPod "Restore" is going on since last 2 Hours ! Is it correct ? I am getting "Do not Disconnect" screen since last 2 Hours !
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hiya!
these are the best documents to start with with that error message:
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iPod shows up in Windows but not in iTunes
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If you restore on a different computer that was never synced with the device, you will be able to unlock the device for use and remove the passcode, but your data will not be present.
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