The disc can not be read or written to

when i try to update or autofill to my ipod i get this error message. anyone know what i can do?
Compaq Presario 6000 Windows XP

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'Disk cannot be read from or written to' when syncing iPod or 'Firmware update failure' error when updating or restoring iPod

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The disk can not be read or written to!

So this is the setup:
Latest version of iTunes running on the wifes PowerBook under 10.4.X
I’m using a new 4th Gen iPod Nano and I’m trying to sync the iPod to the library. Its gets about 400meg in and then comes up with error ‘The disk can not be read or written to etc etc...’ It stops at the same time every time.
The library is split between 70% CDs and the other 30% is are tunes copied over from my iTunes library.
I’ve authorised her Mac to play them so there should be no issue there (I think) as purchased tracks do play in her iTunes.
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Hello Sean,
Have you also tried reformatting the iPod using the tools provided by Windows?
[Erase Your iPod The Super Fix for Most iPod Problems|http://www.methodshop.com/gadgets/ipodsupport/erase/index.shtml]
Worth a shot. Hope it helps.
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I don't know what else to do!
I also have an Ipod touch that just doesn't sync. When I connect the Ipod and launch Itunes to sync, it tells me that the device can not be written to:
It just doesn't snyc at all. It's brand-new, out of the box and just doesn't work. And it's not my first ipod, so I know how to handle Itunes.
That's what i've tried so far without success to solve the problem:
* restored the touch hundreds of times, both in recovery and DFU mode and within the touch software
* upgraded to firmware 1.1.4, downgraded back to 1.1.3, then to 1.1.2. and back to 1.1.4 - no change!
* installed several different ITunes Versions and different Apple Mobile Device Services
* tried MediaMonkey BETA with Ipod Touch support (this just creates 0kb files on the touch, but it also uses the mobile device service, so i guess the failure is somewhere there)
* tried 4 different Windows XP systems with Itunes at my home and at friends (same error there as well)
* restored my Windows XP with a recovery version and reinstalled Itunes completely from scratch
* created a new user account in Windows XP and tried it with this one
* launched Itunes with Internet switched off
* used different USB ports - both 1.1 and 2.0
* disconnected all USB devices
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As I said, i did that! Quote:
+* last week, I sent the ipod to Apple (they claim that everything is fine and the problem is just me and my computer and sent it back without change)+
Today I got it back and nothing changed. I tried to call Apple Germany, but after i waited over 1,5 hours on the waiting line, i gave up.

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Welcome to the Support Communities! The resource below provides some general things to consider when burning a disc with iTunes. I would also try burning a music CD and a data disc from a different application in the Windows OS and trying a different brand CD just to confirm the issue is not with the optical drive.
Can't burn a CD in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-ae/HT203173
Find out what to do if you can't burn an audio CD using iTunes for Windows. Sometimes an audio disc may not burn as expected. Here are some things to check.
Update iTunes
Download and install the latest version of iTunes for Windows.Check for unauthorized songs
iTunes will stop burning a disc if you purchased one or more of the songs in a playlist from the iTunes Store and the songs aren't authorized to play on your computer. This message should appear: "Some of the files can not be burned to an audio CD. Do you still want to burn the remainder of this playlist? For more information on why some files can not be burned, click below."
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Hey all again... I have a problem..i don´t know if is in ipod or in my pc..when i click in Update 'my ipod name' follows thi message:
''The Ipod 'my ipod name' could not be updated. The disk could not be read or written to''
People, today in my friend´s house i tested my ipod nano in your PC..so, when i click in update this WORKS ! I have a 1.1 USB card and he haves a 2.0 .. but it´s not usb problem i think..
note : In my PC only works in the first time...when i connect the usb cable in ipod-pc .. the itunes automaticaly transfer the music to my ipod..when finish, when i go click in update..follow this message (the disk could not......), for transfer the music again..i turn off the cable and turn on again... the update doesn´t works..
sry for my english
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In general, chkdsk errors should be fixed by either running chkdsk, or by Restoring the iPod using the latest iPod Updater. We have been discussing chkdsk issues (as related to buggy firmware) for a while now.
Unfortunately, it seems to be manifesting on the Nano these days as well: Mick Pierce, "Ipod Nano connecting problems", 06:21pm Oct 25, 2005 CDT
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