Virus in ipod??

I just got my new 30gb ipod with video and have yet to set it up. Actually tonight was the planned night. A co-worker of mine just informed me that some of the new ipods have a virus in the software that will affect windows systems. How can I tell if my ipod has this virus?
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My computer went AWOL had to reinstall everything.
Including ITUNES, but all my music on IPOD as backing up Itunes on external hard drive was taking forever..
I thought I would be able to connect IPOD after and then change settins to manual and copy across.
But Itunes not recgonising Ipod - I seriously do not want to have to re Import all CDS
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If you reinstalled everything, then make sure you go to Windows Update and install all updates there too. Just install every update it has. This may mean rebooting more than once. Just keep going back to Windows Update until it stops giving you new updates.

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I am running iTunes 10.6.3.25, which had been working fine as had every version before it until several days ago. Two problems are now occuring.
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2 - I am all of the sudden unable to refresh my iTunes podcasts. The refresh feature fails any time while my iPod is connected to my laptop (using Windows 7). While connected, I am unable to refresh my podcasts without an iTunes box indicating "iTunes has stopped working," which then forces me to shut down the program. I have attempted the same process of connecting my iPod and refreshing using compatibility mode, but nothing changes. When not connected, iTunes refreshes at times, but other times presents the same failure box. I've run a diagnostics on my iPod connection and was told my iPod is not connected. I know my iPod connection is working, despite this feedback, because my Kaspersky virus scan detects is and asks whether I want to run a test. This prompt is standard. Further, the iPod reacts to being connected to the laptop by charging and attempting to sychronize, though it is never able to complete its process without iTunes failing. No changes to my iTunes version, virus scanner, iPod or anything else associated to my laptop have been implemented over the past several days that could have caused this issue to my knowledge. Just recently, I received a new message claiming my iPod was corrupted. Not sure how this could be the case given nothing changed, but I went through the recommended prompt to scan and fix corrupted files. Upon completion of the iTunes process, I was given indication that corrupt files had been found and that the iPod should now be fine, yet nothing has changed in terms of my ability to refresh or synchronize between iTunes and the iPod.
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k well lets see
error states 'can't mount ipod'
so i tried checking all the wires, restoring the ipod (which didnt work because it couldnt find it) and i scanned all my files for viruses.
my ipod also makes funny clicking noises when i dont even touch it...
im just a kid guys.. i need some serious ipod whizz to help me out.. im desperate! ive tried everything

Hi,
Firstly please try to deal with "can't mount iPod" issue
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Error when syncing wondering if anyone could help

alright well my problem I have been having lately is that i cant get all my songs on my ipod anymore i currently have a 5gen ipod vid 30gig and whenever i try to sync i get this message
"Attempting to copy to the disk "MY IPO" failed. An unknown error occured (-69)."
i have tried the restore function on itunes but that dont fix it, but recently my computer had a virus and i had to wipe and reinstall my OS and at the same time i got this virus my ipod was plugged in and syncing.
just wondering if anyone could help me out and ty in advance incase i forget to thank anyone later.

It's probably best to check on the possibilities from the following document first:
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Only 62 songs, but says 537 songs???!!!

Hey Every1!
I just got a 2GB nano for christmas. I opened the gift on the 26th (today) and registered it and set it up. When I put some songs on it (i counted and only 65) and it was fully charged. I went to play a certain song and it stops 40 seconds into a song, and goes to the main menu, and erases all the settings I changed! I reset it by switching the hold switch on & off, then holding Menu and Center (because it was acting really strange.) I then go to "Songs" in the Music menu, and play a song. It says song 1 of 537! I check my play list and it goes back to 1 of 65 songs. I then go to Settings-->About and it says the following:
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Photos 13
Capacity 1.7 GB
Available 1.4 GB
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Can someone plz help, could it be some type of virus for iPods?
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Ok but have you done it? You have not mentioned if you tried it and what happened.

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They backed up the files but you need to authorize the computer again.

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I would really like some advice ASAP because if it is a virus, the longer I keep it untouched, the more havoc it causes. i fear.

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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try another cable
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- Powering off and then back on your router.
- iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
- Change the DNS to either Google's or Open DNS servers
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- Try on another computer/network
- Wait if it is an Apple problem
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Syncing to a new iTunes library or computer will erase your iPod. Only if you back up your iPod manually before syncing, you can restore your device from that backup again. A manual backup does not include the sync process.
Do this:
Disable autosync in iTunes, connect your iPod to your new computer and right click on it in the device list and choose backup. iTunes will backup your ipod without syncing.
Transfer your purchases the same way, choosing "transfer purchases" this time.
When you connect your device for the first time, all media content will be erased. But you can restore your settings and app data from your manual backup afterwards.
Don't forget to set up at least one contact and event on your new computer to be able to merge calendars and contacts when you sync the iPod for the first time.
Music is one way only, from the computer to your device, unless you bought the songs in itunes and transferred your purchases.
There is 3rd party software out there, but not supported by Apple, see this thread:http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2013615&tstart=0
About backups and what's saved:iTunes: About iOS backups
How to back up and restore:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
How to download apps for free again:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Saving other data is also described here. How to back up your data and set up as a new device

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