Updater/computer freezing/general frustration

while updating my nano something happened. ipod now not recognized in itunes, but seen in windows. tried to restore (also tried disk mode) but updater just freezes so I cannot restore or anything else. Any suggestions?

fixed my own problem.need to format ipod, then it was finally recognized-restored-updated and WORKS!! No more computer freezing either. This is how I solved the problem after several frustrating days.
http://screwdave.blogspot.com/2006/05ipod-nano-updater-2-23-really-needs.html
down load the hp usb disk storage format tool
and follow the directions

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hi there guys
hey Colin Moore perfectly told
but you should also try some basic steps first before taking a big step as doing an erase and install is going to be a pain in the neck though it sounds easy
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intensified. Originally my computer would only
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stress. Now, the computer freezes while preforming
mundane tasks such as moving a window. It's branched
into other problems.
I cannot complete the download of the new security
update. My computer freezes mid-download, regardless
if I'm doing anything else or not.
My computer is even freezing while loading itself up.
I have been told previously that my computer has a
video-card issue and that the card was integrated
into the computer. Now, I'm not so sure that is the
problem. These freezes and glitches started some
time after I performed a virus and spyware scan. I
think that the scan may have corrupted a file during
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