help! from you Ipod geniuses and computer wizards...?

Question

1-I installed the Ipod shuffle on to my computers 6 months ago
all worked fine.
2-since losing the first i-pod shuffle, I bought another one..the
thin white one...simple in natuire
3-After placing the installation CD in the machine, the very first
message I received was: "confirm uninstall" "do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of it's features"?
4-what is this message? Am I being asked to uninstall my first
Ipod shuffle set up, from my first installation cd? or.....is Ipod
trying to wipe out some pre existing files on my hard drive?
5-I have heard that in the past, IPOD tries to wipe out one's hard drive.
6-So, should I continue with the installation instructions and press "confirm" to completely remove the selected application and all of it's features"? or just ignore this and hope IPod works? Thank you for your assistance

Answer 1

You are being asked to confirm the installation of the first I-pod. Click confirm but first make sure your data files (songs) are in a separate directory and will not be removed along with the first installation. If you ignore the first installation it may work but it may not.

Answer 2

it is wiping the old version of itunes and the ipod software off your computer. Ipod doesnt wipe your hard drive the only thing it will wipe is your iPods hard drive if you select the synchronise option on the set up. Once the set up is completed it will tell you to update your ipod software. Theres nothing to it hope this helps

Answer 3

i'm not completely sure, but it sounds like you should first uninstall the software from your computer, and start from scratch. insert the cd (or download it from apple.com) and follow the instructions. i'm sorry, but i don't remember if you're supposed to connect while installing the software). that's what i did when i had to reinstall the software after i had to reinstall windows on my computer. hope it works!