Updating Ipod Mini... Wont work!

I got a new computer and transfered my songs into the library. I have been unable to get the new purchased songs to update. When I connect it says "updating ipod, do not disconnect" but the songs never end up on the ipod. The computer is authorized and I have all the new updates. When I plug it into my computer that I first had it on at work it updates fine but I will not have acess to that computer any longer soon and I want to be able to download songs at home. Any ideas? Also..ever since I got my ipod it has always read "do not disconnect" when I plug it in. It never say's it is ok to disconnect. Please help! Should I restore the factory settings or maybe I should re install Itunes. Maybe I didnt transfer the music over the right way? Any help would be great!

hiya!
I have been unable to get the new purchased songs to update. When I connect it says "updating ipod, do not disconnect" but the songs never end up on the ipod.
hmmm. if it's just recently purchased music that isn't going into the ipod, try the techniques in this user tip:
Scott P: iTunes won't transfer purchased music to iPod
Also..ever since I got my ipod it has always read "do not disconnect" when I plug it in. It never say's it is ok to disconnect.
let's check on the simpler possibilities first. when the ipod is plugged in (and showing up in your itunes source list), go into your "ipod" itunes preferences tab. do you have either "Manually manage songs and playlists" or "enable disk use" checked? if so, what you are seeing is normal. the ipod will show "do not disconnect" until you eject it within itunes.
EDIT: actually, if it's in manual mode, that'll be why new additions to your itunes library aren't syncing to the ipod automatically.
love, b

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