When I connect my ipod to 2 different Mac computers, it will charge but is not showing up in itunes for sync. What happened?

What have you tried so far in terms of troubleshooting this issue? Are you plugging the iPod into a high powered USB 2.0 port on the back of your Mac? Have you tried a different USB cable?
What happens if you try to reset the device with it still connected to the Mac?
How to reset iPod
Has this iPod ever worked on this Mac or is this the first time you have time you have tried connecting it?
Have you carefully worked through each and every single suggestion in this Apple support document?
iPod not recognized in iTunes and Mac desktop
B-rock

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I have windows xp on one and vista on the other, if that helps.

This worked for me, don't know if it will for you. Have ITunes open. While IPod is connected to computer press(at the same time) the menu and center buttons until your screen goes black and shows the apple icon then immediately press the forward button. Your IPod should show up. It won't hurt to try it, even if it doesn't work. Hope this is of some help to you.

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my phone does not appear in itunes when i connect it

Hi shandarfromdu,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If your iPhone does not appear in iTunes, the troubleshooting steps in these articles can help:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1591
Best,
Jeremy

When I connect my Ipod touch to my Mac, it keeps on charging then stopping and it wont sync

It keeps on charging then stopping then starting again. My Mac says that this device cannot connect to Itunes.
What should I do?

Have you tried:
- Resetting yur iPod:
Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home
button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Restoring you iPod via iTunes. You probably will have to place the iPod in recovery mode or DFU mode in order for it to appear in iTunes. For recovery mode see:
iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore
DFU mode:
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings

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I am getting an error when I connect my Ipod, I have used it on this laptop before but now it is saying "Ipod detected, but it could not be detected properly" Help please

You can try going through this troubleshooting document
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Let's start by disabling the camera nofication.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1501
If your iPod still does not appear in iTunes, see this article for assistance.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591
B-rock

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Have yu tried setting your iPod:
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We appreciate your feedback on this matter, gingerspice913. I've not come across this issue before. Do you know how long it has been since the issue began? Please try to reset the network settings to see if it helps http://vz.to/1swAJbD?
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General troubleshooting for unrecognized ipods in Windows is mentioned here: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1495
Start by checking Apple Mobile Device Service: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567
Removing and reinstalling iTunes is covered here: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1923
As mentioned in this article, reinstalling iTunes will not delete your music and apps, but backing up is always a good idea.
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I know my iPod is an oldie, but maybe someone can help
I restored it 10-times, but it isnt working.
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iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows - http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

When i connect my ipod to my computer my ipod charges but doesn't show up on itunes. Whats going on?

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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
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See if this helps you - https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Lost+Bookmarks
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In Finder Prefs, does unchecking "Show these items on the Desktop" mean certain connected drives won't "mount" at all -- or they WILL mount but simply not appear as Desktop icons?

In the Finder Preferences panel, when one unchecks a category of "items" (e.g. "Hard Disks," or "CDs, DVDs and iPods," etc.), does that mean that items of that type will not even "mount" as a connected external drive when they get plugged in to the computer? Or, alternately, DO these external devices "mount," and can be accessed via various menu commands or keyboard shortcuts, but it's just that they won't appear on the Desktop as a "Desktop icon"?
The terminology used in the Prefs panels makes me think that they DO mount, they just don't "appear" as icons. Otherwise, the Prefs panel would say "Mount these items as connected drives when plugged in."
Right?
If one unchecks a category, and then connects or inserts a device of that category to the Mac, and then unceremoniously unplugs it from the computer, will one get an error message saying (forget the exact words) "Don't disconnect external drives before first Ejecting them!" Or...not?

If iTunes is already running when I plug in the iPod, then I briefly get the "Connected - Eject before disconnecting" message, but then it goes away after a few seconds, and the iPod screen reverts to the normal home screen, which means I can unplug it without ejecting it.
So the three potential statuses are:
1. Plug in iPod and never launch iTunes = iPod need to be ejected before disconnecting.
2. First plug in iPod and subsequently launch iTunes = get unwanted "connected" message until the moment that iTunes is running, at which point it disappears.
3. First launch iTunes and then plug in iPod = iPod briefly gives "connected" message, but then reverts to home page.
So, it seems that having iTunes open in these settings will (after a brief period at most, or immediately) allow me to unplug the iPod without "Ejecting" it first.
However...I don't want to launch iTunes! The whole point is to just be able to plug in and unplug the iPod without having to fiddle with anything on the Mac. My original problem was that I had to "Eject" the iPod in order to unplug it -- but if the only way to solve that problem is to launch iTunes, then all I've done is replace one problem with another.
I don't want to have to launch iTunes or have it running, now or ever. I just want to recharge my iPod.
So, while we certainly have learned a lot so far (and thanks for your patience!), I don't want to end up with a different problem than the one I started with.
So, the amended question is now:
Is there a way I can simply plug in and unplug my iPod to my Mac for the purposes of recharging only, without having to either "Eject" the iPod from the Mac or having to launch iTunes (manually or automatically)?

When I connect my ipod to 2 different Mac computers, it will charge but is not showing up in itunes for sync. What happened?

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