Updating an iPOD using Windows format

I just tried to update both my step-daughter's & wife's iPODs and it tells me that they can't be updated because they both use windows format. They were first used on other computers, which are both Microsoft, so I'm assuming this is the reason its a windows format.
There is an option to reset the iPOD to its original setting, would this make them an apple or MAC format? If so, would all the info be lost. I'm asking this because I we want the updated software for the iPODs.
Thanks,
Tom

If you want to reformat the iPods for Mac you need to restore them on your Mac. Restoring will erase and reformat the iPod's hard drive, reload the software with the Mac version and put it back to default settings, so if you have songs on your iPod that aren't on iTunes you will lose them if you have no back up. Once the restore is complete follow the on screen instructions to name the iPod and automatically sync your songs and videos onto the fresh installation. Press Done and the iPod will appear in iTunes and start to sync. If you want to update manually or using selected playlists uncheck the box beside the sync automatically instruction and press Done, it will default to manual mode and you can choose whatever setting you like: Restoring iPod to factory settings with iTunes

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I need to transfer my iPhone's musics, songs, apps and photo, etc to the Mac and I came across this http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1329" guide at Apple Support site since I owned a iPod nano.
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I need to transfer my iPhone's musics, songs, apps and photo, etc to the Mac […] since I owned a iPod nano.
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