Q: When connected to computer - Ipod classic causing i-tunes to freeze, go slow and thensticking on sync and having to shutdown  to exit. Cannot re set to factory settings either. Settings is on manual  and it does not allow the option to change? Help

iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues.

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i'm having the same issue!!!! For about 2 weeks now... its so frusterating. Everybody is telling me its a harware issue I dont wanna believe it since im determined to fix it. But im leaning more and more toward that conclusion. Have physically damaged it? I've read a lot about how heat and humidity can damage the hard drive (and i'm very guitly of leaving my ipod in the bathroom when i shower). I'm curious to know if this is happening with people who have taken very good care of their ipods.

Classics have so much capicity so i don't want any other ipod but their hard drives aren't build to withstand regular wear and tear!!!! argh so frusterating.