Ipod Classic

pineapplesandwaves.

I bought an Ipod Classic (120 gb) on the weekend and have experienced nothing but difficulties since my purchase. I was anxious to get my entire music library in the palm of my hand, but after synching with Itunes (windows 64 bit) and disconnecting, I found that my Ipod was empty. Then, when I re-plugged in my Ipod, it wouldn't even show up in Itunes (although, it appears on my F drive) . I uninstalled and reinstalled Itunes and I reformated the Ipod, but nothing. I hate Itunes and thought I'd try out Winamp, so I downloaded that, along with he ml_ipod plug-in, and again, nothing. I reformated the Ipod through Winamp, and it finally showed up under devices, but after synching overnight, I again discover that my Ipod is empty.

Has anyone out there with an Ipod Classic and Windows experienced similar problems? Found a solution? Any information or suggestions would be great! When googling, I've discovered that it seems to be a common problem, but can't seem to find a solution and Apple support hasn't been any help. Basically, the Ipod Classic is useless and $250 down the drain if you have a PC.

so-much-clearer

That's weird. If you just bought it, Apple should be cool about switching it out... did you go into an Apple store?

If you got it engraved, you're out of luck, though... no returns, I think.

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Do you have it set up to be used as a hard drive?

Travelar

There is a 64 bit version of iTunes. I've had not problems on Vista 64 with the iTunes 64.

If you aren't running the 64 bit version, give it a whirl. It doesn't seem to be available from the main page on Apple's site, but you can get it here: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

Somnium

Keep in mind the 64 bit version of iTunes is only for Vista, not XP.

pineapplesandwaves.

Thanks for the suggestions. I downloaded the appropriate Itunes, but still no luck. I'll take it in tomorrow to get looked at, but thought I should exhaust all of the troubleshooting options before doing so.

scb wrote:

Do you have it set up to be used as a hard drive?

I'm not sure. I'm not all that computer saavy. Am I supposed to?

TheDecline13

I have been messing around with my sisters. I think it has a lot to do with syncing... And the post about it being an external hd might be spot on.. When you plug ur ipod in click on the ipod in itunes, scroll all the way down is the box checked enable disk use?

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pineapplesandwaves. wrote:

scb wrote:

Do you have it set up to be used as a hard drive?

I'm not sure. I'm not all that computer saavy. Am I supposed to?

No.

TheDecline13 wrote:

And the post about it being an external hd might be spot on.. When you plug ur ipod in click on the ipod in itunes, scroll all the way down is the box checked enable disk use?

Thanks. Knowing it's not supposed to be set to be used as a hard drive is the extent of my knowledge of the subject.

mvluckymike

I called the 1 800 # talked to someboby in India thru costumer service and got mine fixed . Maybe you didn,t uninstall everthing?I would give the costumer service # a call.They will walk you through the whole thing.\Good luck.