Why am I getting the error message, "the iPod "..." cannot be synced because a duplicate file name was specified"?

Whenever I plug my ipod into my laptop, I keep getting this error message, and then it freezes iTunes and will not sync anything onto my ipod anymore.

Delete the iPod Photo Cache folder. Its location can be found here:
iTunes: Photo sync creates iPod Photo Cache folder

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Please help!! Ipod classic error message: "...cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified

So I bought a "new to me" Ipod classic (gen 7, 160 gb) I have a gen 6-160gb already but I wanted the gen 7. I bought this one used from GameStop(i did purchase the warranty so if there is no solution I may have to put it to use). It was not restored to factory settings or anything when I purchased it. So to start out I restored to factory settings. It had originally been used for a Mac, and I operate with Windows so it wouldn't do anything unless I restored it and started over fresh. I tried to sync it but it gave me an error message (i cannot recall what it said- but i believe it was the same as i am getting now). It only synced about half my songs (I have over 3000 on Itunes and it only did about 1400). I tried to restore factory settings again and after it finished it showed all my songs on the ipod, but the error message still popped up. My songs play on my ipod just fine it shows all my songs and all my playlists. everything seems to be working fine but the message still returns. I plug in my Ipod to sync and instead of showing the screen where it tells you about firmware and updates etc that I always got with my other ipod it, the 'welcome to your new ipod' screen like it did after I restored it.
Can anyone help me fix this problem???? or am I royally screwed and need to throw in the towel?
Just to specify so there's no confusion:
Ipod in question- Classic Gen7 160gb
Ipod software version- 2.0.4 (as of 3/2/15)
Itunes version- 12.0.1.26
OS- Windows 7 64bit
if there is any other information needed please let me know (and an idea of how to find it.)
Im afraid to sync my Gen6 or other ipods (2 gen4 shuffles that are for my kids) for fear of something similar happening to them.

This error can also come from WireTap Pro or possibly Snapz Pro ! Look in your personal library itunes plug ins folder for anything called iToner - I found it in there and promptly removed it and now its working again... I never bought iToner but apparently Ambrosia software puts a supplement file in there so look around for it if you have any Ambrosia software products on your system you maybe need to hunt this little monster down.....
Needless to say I will never trust itunes plug in again from anyone.....

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Then try to sync again.

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i get an error message when trying to sync my reset ipod "The iPod ...cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified."

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Error "The IPod cannot be synched. A duplicate file name was specified"

When I drag a song from my ITunes library to my Nano, an error pops up that says "The IPod cannot be synched. A duplicate file name was specified." I've read on other boards that I should delete the IToner bundle, but there is no IToner bundle in ITunes plug ins, just a Quartz Composer Visualizer. ANy suggestions on how to keep the error message from popping up every time I add a song?

Hemberger wrote:
When I drag a song *from my ITunes library* to my Nano,
Drag the song from Library to the playlist window then drag it to Devices instead of directly from the Library.

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The iPod “ _ _ _ “ cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified.

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Every time i try to sync my iphone with my music on itunes, it says, "The iPhone "KORA" cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified."

I need help

Hi korasaurous,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
You may find the troubleshooting steps in this article helpful with resolving the error message you're seeing:
iTunes: Troubleshooting issues with third-party iTunes plug-ins
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3430
There are several ways an add-on can cause iTunes to act erratically, such as those listed below:
You see this alert while syncing: "... cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified."
Best Regards,
Jeremy

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When synching my ipod 80 gig classic, I get this message " iPod cannot be synched. A duplicate file name was specified" And yet, any new music in iTunes is added. What causes this message?

Try deleting the iPod Photo Cache from the nominated folder that you have set up to sync photos to the devices.
See iTunes: Understanding the iPod Photo Cache folder for more info.
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Hello WGT52,
It sounds like this error message is preventing you from syncing your content to the iPod. I would recommend the troubleshooting steps in the following article:
iTunes: Troubleshooting issues with third-party iTunes plug-ins
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Take care,
Sterling

Everytime i try to sync on itunes the message "The iphone cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified" what do i do to rectify this?

I've done everything that the troubleshoot said to do but it still keeps coming up with it, what should i do?.

In some cases that error message can be triggered by a corrupt iPod Photo Cache folder. Deleting that folder, which is created inside the photos folder that is synced to the device should resolve. If that doesn't fix it then there is perhaps a different cache in the appdata folder that needs clearing.
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The iPod "SEVERUS" cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified. What do I do?

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In some cases that error message can be triggered by a corrupt iPod Photo Cache folder. Deleting that folder, which is created inside the photos folder that is synced to the device should resolve. If that doesn't fix it then there is perhaps a different cache in the appdata folder that needs clearing.
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The iPod cannot be syned. A duplicate file name was specified

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Or has anyone found a solution

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can some one help pleace!

In the course of your troubleshooting to date, have you worked through the following document?
iTunes: Troubleshooting issues with third-party iTunes plug-ins

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Why am I getting the error message, "the iPod "..." cannot be synced because a duplicate file name was specified"?

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