Roll Back Shuffle Software (1st Gen)

Hi
I've noticed that recently my first generation 1 Gb shuffle no longer 'remembers' the shuffle order it has set up after it's paused, causing the same songs to be played again more often than not. I'm sure this happened after an update (to version 1.1.5).
Does anyone know how to roll back the Shuffle OS to an earlier version? I've seen a description of how to do this on a Mac with an iPod, but it doesn't seem to work with a Shuffle on Windows. I'm using iTunes v 7.5.0.20.
Any ideas gratefully received.
Thanx
David
Message was edited by: Fen Tiger

hey, i am having the same problem. i havent used my shuffle in a really long time and when i try to charge it it blinks orange a few time and thats it. it doesnt charge, it wont turn on, it doesnt show up in itunes or on my computer.
what did you do to resolve the issue?

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