Unable to sync songs from library onto ipod

unable to sync songs from library onto ipod

Still vague.  Does the iPod appear in iTunes when you connect the iPod to your PC via the USB sync cable that it came with?
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    Glad someone else has noticed this problem (and it IS a problem).
    I think it's been happening ever since they brought in iTunes version 9, as far as I can remember it worked perfectly well before that.
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    Gateway 7322   Windows XP  
    Gateway 7322   Windows XP  

    Welcome to Apple Discussions!
    The following answers are based on the assumption that you automatically update. This means you will leave the iPod set to automatically have iTunes add songs (and you don't have to manually drag songs). This should be the default setting. To check, go to edit-->preferences with the iPod connected and hit the iPod tab.
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    3) New playlists automatically sync to the iPod. If you change older playists, these changes will be reflected on your iPod the next time you sync.
    btabz

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    sony   Windows XP Pro  

    Welcome To Apple Discussions!
    Make sure everything is up to date:
    iPod Update Version 1.1.1
    Update iTunes
    Welcome To Apple Discussions!
    Make sure everything is up to date:
    iPod Update Version 1.1.1
    Update iTunes
    Sorry for not mentioning in the orginal post, but but Everything is up to date.
    sony   Windows XP Pro  

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    Take a look at this Apple KnowledgeBase article:
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    iPod mini    

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