The iPod cannot be synced. The required disk cannot be found.

Once upon a time, my iPod ran out of space.
Ok anyways,
because my iPod ran out of space, it guided me to make a playlist that the iPod will sync with, excluding songs I didn't need. Now, I deleted a whole bunch of songs and realized I had space again. I tried making it sync with All songs and playlists, but then the error shown on the title shows up. This is sort of confusing.
I'm talking about the window when you sync your iPod. The window shows your capacity at the bottom, and the tabs summary, music, podcasts, photos, and contacts. When I sync it, it automatically goes to Selected Playlists. I want it to be selected at All songs and playlists.
Help is needed. :]
(btw, the SAME EXACT THING happens with uploading photos. Help would be needed here too, but I think an answer can resolve both of these.)

With those symptoms, it's probably worth checking on the digital signing issues discussed in the following document:
iTunes displays -50 error message when syncing iPod on Windows XP
(Your "required disk" message is also a possible symptom, even though you're not getting a -50.)

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Ipod cant be synced .. the required disk cannot be found

i plugged my ipod n it synced n updated ma music n videos n finished , then i made some changes ( added a song n erased some other ) so i chose SYNC n an error msg appeared after some time ( ipod cant be synced . the required disk cant be found ) ...
is this related to that ma ipod is not switched to diskdrive n whenever i plug it it appears on MY COMPUTER taking drive J or something as a name n then it totally disappears n when i changed it to disk it did the same thing appears on MY COMPUTER list n then disappears ...or is it just normal to appear n then disappear like that ?? n that error msg is caused by something else
does anybody knows wuts wrong wid it????

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Weird Problem "The iPod cannot be synced. The required disk cannot be found

I have had my 2nd gen Ipod Shuffle since May 9th, 2008 and it has never given me problems until now. My computer was getting kind of backed up (I am running on 37.5 gig with 256 mb of RAM), so I decided to completely re-do my computer. Not a problem, I have done it hundreds of times before. Well, I get everything set up again and decide to change what is on my shuffle. I plug it into my computer like normal and Itunes comes up asking to erase and sync to the computer. Everything looks fine. But then when it goes to sync, it comes up with the error "The iPod cannot be synced. The required disk cannot be found.". So I reinstall Itunes and try it again. Same problem. Then I format it using my computer. The problem is still there. I tried to restore it in Itunes, but it came up with the error again and froze. Then I downloaded the ipod restore program and ran it, and it did take everything off. I plugged it back in, but it still had the same problem, even when it was completely re-set. I even tried unplugging my mouse and keyboard, but it didn't work. Then I decided to experiment. I uninstalled Itunes for a while and plugged the ipod into my computer to see it it would show up as a disk. It did. Then I reinstalled itunes and tried it again, but as soon as itunes started up, the ipod icon in the "My Computer" box disappeared. So I cannot use itunes to fix my problems because the computer reads that the ipod isn't there while itunes is running.
I have no idea what to do now, and if anyone knows, please help me!!!
Thanks
P.S. Sorry this was so long

I apologise beforehand this messgae is long
I have a strange problem too. This doesn't involve "required disk not found" problem.
I also have a 2nd generation IPod Shuffle.
I have a Windows XP and the latest service pack, so my PC is not at fault. I have all my music on an external hard drive which works all the time, as i have playlists in ITunes and Windows Media Player and they always work. I also bought a 80GB Ipod some 2 years ago never had a problem with the music being on an external hard drive.
With the shuffle i made a playlist up of all the tracks i wanted on it. I then Plugged the shuffle in and i seemed to sync. The playlist has 200 tracks this in total is 900MB. The shuffle is 2GB!!
After syncing i unplugged went to listen and only 5!!! songs were on it.
I noticed that the external hard drive was dissapearing. I mean when i go into my computer and into external hard drive and it was empty. When its got 350 albums on it, 1000s of pictures etc.
The external hard drive seems to dissapear when the shuffle is plugged in
Does anybody know how to fix this as listening to 5 songs i rather boring!!!!

Receive error message, The iPod cannot be synced. The required disk cannot be found. iPod nano 6th Gen, all latest updates, Macbook Pro, with OS 10.6.7

Receive error message, "The iPod cannot be synced. The required disk cannot be found. This is a iPod nano 6th Gen, all updates on iTunes and iPod, Macbook Pro OS 10.6.7. This is getting frustrating. I have changed USB ports, cables, reset, restored and was able to sync one time in parts, not all songs at once. I have seen a lot of this same issue, will Apple please find a solution, nothing works, I think I wasted my money with this iPod. I have the iPod touch, iPod shuffle, 4th gen iPod nano, iPhone and iPad. This is the only device that has this issue.

I was actually able to investigate and solve the problem myself. After readng many posts, I found that someone else's tips worked for me:
Re: 30gb 5th gen. Probs syncing.
Posted: Oct 13, 2009 8:48 AM in response to: johnnyfrommars
Try running a disk check out the iPod using the tools provided by windows.
To do this:
1. Plug in your iPod and close iTunes.
2. Go to "My Computer". Click on the iPod drive once. Go to File, and then click Properties.
3. Go to the Tools tab. Under "Error Checking", click Check Now.
4. Check both boxes. One says "Automatically fix file system errors" and the other says "Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors". Place a check mark next to each of these options and hit Start.
The scan may take several minutes or more to complete, but once it has, go ahead and restart iTunes, and try re-syncing files to your iPod.
B-rock

When i connect my ipod shuffle to itunes i get an error message the ipod cannot be synced, the required disk cannot be found anyone have this happen?

When i connect my ipod shuffle to itunes i get an error message the ipod cannot be synced, the required disk cannot be found anyone have this happen? How do i get past it?

I seem to recall that this may be cause by overloading the USB bus (lack of power to go around). Shut down your computer. Reset the iPod shuffle using this procedure.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1655
Disconnect ALL peripheral USB devices, including keyboard and mouse. Power up the computer. If you need your mouse, connect it and launch iTunes. Connect the iPod shuffle to a direct USB port and try the sync again. See if there is any difference.

My new ipod nano does not sync the ipod name cannot be synced the required disk cannot be found

my new ipod nano does not sync the ipod name cannot be synced the required disk cannot be found

Wow .... so you are syncing via WiFi when you sync .... would that be correct?
I would still quit iTunes and then restart and see what happens. The iPad and iTunes must be playing some weird games.
If you do sync via WiFi (I do), I think you are better off closing iTunes when you are done - unless of course you are using iTunes for Home Sharing or something like that. My experience is that if you leave iTunes running, the iPad and iTunes just start sending weird signals back and forth.
Since I started Wifi syncing, I have seen messages in iTunes that made absolutely no sense at all. Anyway, that's my take on it. If you do not WiFi sync, then I have no clue why you are getting these messages.

Ipod cannot be synced. the required disk cannot be found

i am trying to sync my ipod and it says the required disk could not be found.

https://discussions.apple.com/message/8488249#8488249

TS1538 message said the ipod cannot be synced , the required disk cannot be

plug in ipod it doesomething then ejects

With those symptoms, it's probably worth checking on the digital signing issues discussed in the following document:
iTunes displays -50 error message when syncing iPod on Windows XP
(Your "required disk" message is also a possible symptom, even though you're not getting a -50.)

"The iPhone cannot be synced. The required disk cannot be found."

I have been having this problems since I got my iphone last year. Early on the phone would sync after 2-3 tries but as of the last 2-3 months I have been only able to sync it 2-3 times even after trying all the solutions presented by the troubleshooting and reading forum posts that seem to have a similar or near similar problem.
The first message I get after having the phone sync is
"The iPhone cannot be synced. The required disk cannot be found."
After itunes attempts to sync again I get a different message that says
"The iPhone cannot be synced. An error occurred while writing to the device."
Ive ran the diagnostic and this is what I got:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
EVGA__ 132-YW-E179-FTW
iTunes 9.1.0.79
QuickTime 7.6.6
FairPlay 1.7.16
Apple Application Support 1.2.1
iPod Updater Library 9.0d11
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 3.0.0.102
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.46.0.0
Bonjour 2.0.0.34 (214.3)
iTunes Serial Number 5DD5EE0A2E39800E
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2010-04-21 16:55:29.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
** External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
The drive E: Memorex 52MAX 325216AJv2 Rev RW$5 is a USB 2 device.
** Network Connectivity Tests **
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name: {5EC41707-0E19-4943-9EBF-169BD17E249E}
Description: NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller - Packet Scheduler Miniport
IP Address: 192.168.15.4
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.15.1
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server: 192.168.15.1
Lease Obtained: Wed Apr 21 16:35:40 2010
Lease Expires: Wed Apr 21 17:35:40 2010
DNS Servers: 192.168.15.1
192.168.15.1
Active Connection: LAN Connection
Connected: Yes
Online: Yes
Using Modem: No
Using LAN: Yes
Using Proxy: No
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is on.
iTunes is enabled in Windows Firewall.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was successful.
Connection attempt to iTunes Store was successful.
Secure connection attempt to iTunes Store was successful.
Secure connection attempt to iPhone activation server was successful.
Last successful store access was 2010-04-21 16:15:50.
** CD/DVD Drive Tests **
No drivers in LowerFilters.
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.2.0.1),
D: SONY DVD RW DRU-V200A, Rev 1.60
Drive is empty.
D: SONY DVD RW DRU-V200A, Rev 1.60
Drive is empty.
E: Memorex 52MAX 325216AJv2, Rev RW$5
Data or MP3 CD in drive.
Found 1 songs on CD, playing time 255:57 on CDROM media.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 4.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 4.
** iPod/iPhone Connectivity Tests **
iPodService 9.1.0.79 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 9.1.0.79 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.0.0.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controllers:
Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller. Device is working properly.
Most Recent Device Not Currently Connected:
iPod nano (4th Generation) running firmware version 1.0.4
Serial Number: YM9023TZ5BF
iPhone 3GS running firmware version 3.1.3
Serial Number: 879230PW3NP
** iPhone/iPod Touch Sync Tests **
Sync tests completed successfully.
If anyone has a possible solution please let me know as its getting very frustrating not being able to update my phone.
Message was edited by: powerweb11

I had the same problem and fixed it.
"The iPhone cannot be synced. An error occurred while writing to the device."
I think it is caused by downloading too many apps, or large apps, and then when syncing over USB it doesn't recognise the iPhone and you get "The iPhone cannot be synced. An error occurred while writing to the device."
To fix this:
1. Ensure iTunes is closed & iPhone is disconnected but keep USB cable connected to iPhone
2. hold down CTRL + SHIFT on your keyboard
3. connect USB cable to PC and wait. If iTunes doesn't start for a minute then start it (keeping hold of CTRL + SHIFT)
4. if it wont let you start iTunes or all your icons are selected then release CTRL + SHIFT
5. when iTunes starts it may ask you about safe mode or something similar, say yes
6. Your iPhone should list as a device as normal, click sync.
It will then start the sync as normal and you may find it will transfer only one or two apps and you may get the dreaded error message again as I did. However, persist with the above steps and eventually it sync'd all my apps with no error message. Because I have only just done this I haven't downloaded any more apps so it might be a frequent thing but better than the error message.

TS3474 the required disk cannot be found,can not sync

i bought music and when i go to sync to my device it says "The ipod cannot be synced the required disk cannot be found".

What have you tried in terms of troubleshooting so far? Has the iPod ever been able to successfully sync with this PC and iTunes before or is this the first time you are connecting it?
I would first make sure you are plugging the iPod into a high powered USB 2.0 port directly on your PC and NOT through a HUB. If possible, use a different USB sync cable to rule out a damaged/faulty cable as well.
Is the Enable Disk Use option ticked from under the iPod's Summary tab in iTunes?
B-rock

Syncing: "the required disk cannot be found".

Trying to sync my daughters Ipod touch 4th gen and it goes thru all the motions and then says "the required disk cannot be found". The Ipod is connected up and charging and has synced before so why not now?? Pls Help!!!!
I can see the ipod on my Computer. I am using itunes 10 and windows vista.

Are you also syncing photos? If yes, try to delete the photo cache, explained in this article: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1314

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I have an ipod nano 4gb and use pc with windows XP. since last year my ipod suddenly didnt want to sync any new songs saying " the ipod "MOAMEN" cannot be synced. the required folder couldnt be found" and when i try to update the itunes version another error occurs and i dont know when i tryed to format ipod i didnt find "format" button. so plz give me suggestions instructions i extremely bored !!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Uninstall/Reinstall iTunes then try to rebuild the library.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925 (uninstall/reninstall)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1451 (recreate library)

I keep getting an error message when I try to sync my iPod that says "the required disk is missing". I don't have a clue what they are asking for..

I keep getting an error message when I try to sync my iPod that says "the required disk is missing". I don't have a clue what they are asking for..

Try deleting the iPod Photo Cache folder. If location can be found here:
iTunes: Understanding the iPod Photo Cache folder

I just received the error message "Attempting to copy to the disk failed. The required disk cannot be found". When I try to sync my iPhone or iPad to iTunes. Anybody have any ideas? The sync worked yesterday.

I just received the error message "Attempting to copy to the disk failed. The required disk cannot be found". When I try to sync my iPhone or iPad to iTunes. Anybody have any ideas? The sync worked yesterday.

I'm having the same problem. I just bought an album from my iPhone and when I select "Transfer purchases", I get the same message.

"The iPod cannot be synched. The required disk cannot be found."

Brand new 30GB video iPod, synching with a WindowsXP laptop. First time I plugged it in it synched beautifully (I already had iTunes v7 installed). Then I bought some new tunes and a TV show on iTunes the same day and tried synching again, but got this error: "The iPod cannot be synched. The required disk cannot be found." Huh? It just worked a second ago.
So after much frustration and trial-and-error, I finally de-installed and re-installed iTunes v7 on my laptop. Restarted computer, and synching functions again. Yah! Then I got overconfident: I bought MORE iTunes and TV shows. Now the same "required disk missing" error. What disk??? I can't keep de-installing and re-installing iTunes every time I buy a new song just to get it to synch!
Can somebody help?

Thanks! This got me some momentum, but even after adding the patch and restoring my iPod, it still hangs while synching. I let it synch and run all night long, and in the morning I still got the "do not disconnect" sign on the iPod and the "synching" message on iTunes. The new videos/songs did synch eventually, but every time I plug in the iPod it hangs after synching.
Maybe iPod/iTunes just don't like PCs?

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