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How do I Reinitialize the IPOD?

I use a PC with XP.  Ipod has power can be charged and is recognized by the computer but not Itunes.  What do you suggest I try.

Thanks all.

Dave
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download the ipod software for pc from apple and there is a utility to update the ipod and also reformat it i would try that and see if it works ... i do beleive there is also a ipod place in itunes to do this also
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Hey buddy before u format ur Ipod I would suggest you to Hold the down select key and then press Menu see if it reboots.

As a best practise never remove ur Ipod or disconnect it abruptly it tends to hang.

Remove it as u would disconnect any other USB.

Cheers

Ankit
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Hi CrashElite,

What IPOD software are you talking about.  Itunes or something else?

on a mac its in the utilities folder but i dont know about pc's but try these

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60983

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60950
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