NOTHING happens when I plug ipod into my computer

I had to let you know that your suggestion was awesome. It really worked!!! I pushed the menu and centre buttons simultaneously, and within seconds, my ipod started synching. Thanks.

This is what has been happening to me for the past 4 months. I try to plug my ipod into the thumb port. When I do nothing happens at all it doesn't register on my address bar at the bottom of my screen. It would usually show a green arrow with a thumb icon but it doesn't. Thats when I did the run diagnostics from the help icon on itunes. It says that it registers my ipod as the secondary and not the primary. I also have the ipod with the 30 gig video ipod. And now I can't manage my music on itunes with my 2nd generation ipod. Do the diagnostic and see the report it gives you. I can't understand why my Windows XP won't let me register 2 ipods in itunes.

Hi everyone well i have the same problem as everyone here i've tried everything formating my computer to trying old updates reinstalling updates i've been searching on google for help for over 5months and no help at all everything i tried didnt work.. My ipod is seen as "Unknown Device in disk management saying " No drivers are installed for this device. " i can't even see it in My Computer well if anyone would know how to fix this plz!!
thanks

I'm having a very similair problem. My laptop (windows vista) and itunes don't recognise when my ipod is plugged in. Also my ipod battery is now dead as I've no way of charging it. I've tried everything on this website but it all says that the ipod has to be fully charged!!! Please help.

I found a way that worked for me!!
the same thing happened to me and I tried all the diagnostics and updates and none of them helped. However, I tried resetting my ipod (2nd generation) while it was connected to the computer and it worked:

-with the ipod still connected to the computer, press and hold the MENU and CENTER button to reboot the ipod
-then the black apple logo should appear on the screen
-after that was done, my computer and itunes was able to recognize that my ipod was connected to the computer and everything in my ipod was still there.

Anyways, try it because nothing else worked for me. Hope this helps! 🙂

When I plug my ipod in, a message comes up saying "USB Device note recognized" I've uninstalled itunes and ipod software and rebooted while connected to my comp and now my ipod is completely drained and won't charge at all.

I'm so jealous. It didn't work for me. I've tried:
1. clean uninstalled and reinstalled the latest version of Itunes
2. 2 different cables
3. 4 different usb ports
4. slid the hold switch several times
5. Have a fully charged Nano
6. suggestions from Vista discussion group.

Vista & Itunes diagnostics say noIpod connected.

Am open to all suggestions including Exorcist.......

Ladiferret

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
System Manufacturer System Name
iTunes 7.6.1.9
QuickTime 7.4.1
CD Driver 2.0.6.1
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.2
Apple Mobile Device 1.1.4.7

iTunes Serial Number FABFF261319B2417

Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2008-03-02 19:41:30.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.

Video Display Information

RADEON 7000 SERIES


** External Plug-ins Information **

No external plug-ins installed.

** iPod/iPhone Connectivity Tests **

iPodService 7.6.1.9 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 7.6.1.9 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 1.14.0.0 is currently running.

Universal Serial Bus Controllers:

Intel(R) 82371AB/EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller. Device is working properly.

No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.

** iPhone/iPod Touch Sync Tests **

One or more sync tests failed.


what those this mean ipod is screwed?? ( i need to buy a new one?)

Utterly stumped... 2gb nano 1st or 2nd generation(not sure) will not charge, register/respond to my new PC or a friends... Tried the 5 r's, USB ports are good since it works with a newer ipod and my camera, called apple support and they tried to sell me a new one. The ipod works fine, the issue is the software, but i cant seem to get any luck wherever i turn. Newest version of Itunes works fine with the newer ipod, but no luck with my tried and true... is there any hope?

Sounds like I am not the only one having problems. Yesterday morning the Nano was fine, synced with laptop etc. Yesterday evening it would charge but comes up with USB device not recognised or faulty on the PC. I have tried the reset, disk mode etc with no success. However, it is charging OK. I have tried 3 computers, my daughter's Nano etc and am convinced that it is not the cable or the PC. Question: I tried to restore factory default setting but nothing seemed to happen, it did not wipe the songs as I had expected. The Ipod still works OK, plays songs etc, but will not talk to a PC. My local Apple service centre tells me the USB connector is faulty but only because the Ipod was not recognised. I think there could be more to this than that simple answer.

okay so *i have tried EVERYTHING.*
restored ipod.
updated itunes.
tried different usb.
my computer will not recognize my ipod touch.
it charges fine, but doesnt show up in "my coumpter" or itunes at all.
the weird thing is, on other people's computer i plug it in and it shows up right away. *why is it not that easy on mine? *



when i run diagnostics on itunes it says this:



Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
HP Pavilion 061 DF281A-ABA a255c
iTunes 7.6.2.9
QuickTime 7.4.5
CD Driver 2.0.7.3
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 1.1.4.7

iTunes Serial Number 73FF68CC5367F5F9

Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2008-04-30 05:42:35.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.

Video Display Information

NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X


** External Plug-ins Information **

No external plug-ins installed.

** iPhone/iPod Touch Sync Tests **

One or more sync tests failed.










Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
HP Pavilion 061 DF281A-ABA a255c
iTunes 7.6.2.9
QuickTime 7.4.5
CD Driver 2.0.7.3
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 1.1.4.7

iTunes Serial Number 73FF68CC5367F5F9

Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2008-04-30 05:42:35.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.

Video Display Information

NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X


** External Plug-ins Information **

No external plug-ins installed.

** iPhone/iPod Touch Sync Tests **

One or more sync tests failed.



*IF ANYONE HAS ANYTHING ELSE TO TRY OR KNOWS WHATS WRONG; PLEASE HELP!*

Oh wow thanks 4 that!!!!

I have been having problems with my i-pod wen i plug it into the computer sometimes it freezes up my ipod and i cant do anything so i have to wait til the battery dies!!

But i just tried your way of pressing and holding the menu and select button and that works great ipod now lets me use it.

Thanks so much

Hi i dont know if this site will help you..
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301343

This has happened to me as well. Is this just an overall itunes glitch, or are the individual ipods broken?