When I try to connect I tunes says "This IPod cannot be used because Apple Mobile Device service is not started." What does this means?

I wanted to reset my device and delete everything in it. When I try to connect I tunes says "This IPod cannot be used because Apple Mobile Device service is not started". I have tried the reset all content but I couldn't remember the password. Actually, I don't remember that I had one. How can I reset and operate it the latest OS? Thanks!

Do you have WinXP, Vista, 7? Or Mac OS X?
See here
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1567

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I'd start with the following document with that one:
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Did you try to restart AMDS again?
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I corrected the link in the previous post you responded to, but here is the correct link again.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1567
B-rockt

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See Here
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1747
AMDS for Windows
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5) Try running iTunes again, it should work!

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when i try to sync my iphone with itunes it comes up with the message. this iphone cannot be used because the apple mobile device is not started. Anyone know what this is?

Using Windows? Follow the directions here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1567

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Try restarting it by:
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