Setup iPod Mini

Help !!!
I am trying to setup my iPod mini, and it seems to be a nightmare, while I run thru setup error message turns up:
"iPod Device Internal assert: Assertion b failed at .\iPodFormatFAT32.cpp line 1068" I can only press "OK", then Installshield stops the installation with the error message: 1628: Skript-basierte Installation konnte nicht abgeschlossen werden (sorry but it is in German).
I can't get hold of any *!&% Hotline....
What to do ?

"How do I reconfigure my mini to work with my Imac?
You just download and install the iPod updater onto your Mac, then run the program, connect the iPod and chooses restore. This will format the iPod for Mac.
"I only have CD's loaded, no ITunes, so I could re-load but I'm sure someone out there has solved this problem. If I could keep library on PC that would be great, but not critical, just want the Imac to have the library."
What exactly are you trying to do? Your post doesn't make much sense.

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