Ok, today I tried to plug in my iPod like normal into my Windows XP computer to add more songs to it. Well, iTunes didn't start like it normally would. Then it eventually got to the point where nothing seemed to be starting so I tried to stop the USB device so that I could disconnect my iPod. That didn't work, so I had to turn off my computer. Now, my iPod has been staying on the 'do not disconnect' screen. I waited and waited and left it here all day but it was still on that screen, so eventually I had to manually disconnect it from the USB cord, hoping I wouldn't lose all my music. Well, it is STILL on that screen. I tried to do the things you can do to restart your iPod, like holding menu down, or holding menu and the play button down at the same time. Neither are working. So, I tried to plug back in my iPod, and this time not only won't my iPod show up on the computer, but neither will the USB device! *Story continues below...*
2007-01-11 10:11:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
So I am not quite sure how to reinstall the USB device on an XP...but I am hoping if I do that, maybe the computer will finally recognize my iPod and I can disconnect it hopefully and get it off the 'do not disconnect' screen? Do you think that is a way to do it? If it is, someone please tell me how to reinstall the USB device on an XP. And any other help or suggestions, or other places to ask about this, are VERY appreciated. I am desperate - I have almost 4,000 files on my iPod. Thank you.
2007-01-11 10:14:19 · update #1
Also if it helps, my iPod is the 30 gig.
2007-01-11 10:14:48 · update #2
Thanks for the help so far! I forgot it was the center one, not the play button! So at least I have that working but...I am now afraid to put it back into the USB device since I didn't see the USB show up on the bottom taskbar...can I still try to reinstall the USB device? And how do I do that? Thank you!
2007-01-11 10:22:36 · update #3
ok well first the computer cant completly charge the ipod so it will always stay on and second to reset ur ipod turn while it is pn turn the hold button on then off then do it again, then hold down the menu and center button for about six seconds it will then reset but u wont lose any of ur songs
2007-01-11 10:20:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the files are on your computer, you should be able to plug in a new iPod and transfer the songs if nothing works
2007-01-11 18:16:53 · answer #2 · answered by Karen Smith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reset your ipod by holding down the menu and middle click button (for video, nano, and mini ipods).
2007-01-11 18:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by Robert B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, you need to restart your iPod. (I also need your iPod generation) Try that website, since I don't know your iPod gen. (Try the center button + menu button to restart. Hold for a few secs.)
2007-01-11 18:17:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋