Ipod Software Version 1.1.2 has rendered Ipod useless

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Ipod Software Version 1.1.2 has rendered Ipod useless

I've had troubles with new Ipod software every time I install it, I don't know why I installed another new crappy update that gives me nothing but pain and agony but here I am.

I have a 5th generation 160GB Ipod that has worked just fine and dandy up until today when I updated it to version 1.1.2. Now it tells me i need to restore my Ipod and when I do this, it goes through the restore process then tells me I need to restore my Ipod AGAIN! I've been through this neverending cycle at least 20 times. I've tried the new version, the old version. I've tried the 5 R's, I've restarted my computer twice. And still it continues in this same incessant loop.

Help?

Windows XP Pro

Posted on May 19, 2008 6:39 PM

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Daemore

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May 22, 2008 1:03 AM in response to Jeff Bryan

No no no no no!
My nano ran on my cough workcough PC!

You need to go to computer management (right click 'My Computer', 'Manage').
Click on 'Disk Management'.
Select your ipod which should be listed in the right hand window.
Right click on the ipod, select 'Change drive letter and paths'.
Either Add or Change the letter to the next available drive letter.

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Daemore

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May 22, 2008 12:51 AM in response to lynes91

I encountered a similar problem with my nano.
One thing I noticed was that the itunes interface stated that the ipods capacity was 'n/a'.
It turned out to be a simple(ish) drive designation, in that the computer didn't assign the ipod a drive name. All I did was designated the ipod a drive letter and it worked fine.
Unfortunately I don't remember how I assigned the drive letter, but will look into it and let you know if I find anything.

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Jeff Bryan

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May 22, 2008 12:57 AM in response to Daemore

All I did was designated the ipod a drive letter and it worked fine.

On a Mac?

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Halo Veteran Author

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May 23, 2008 1:01 PM in response to Daemore

My computer assigned my Ipod a drive letter, however I did what you said and changed it to the first available drive letter, unfortunately it did not solve my problem. It still continues in the same cycle.

Although it does say Ipod capacity is N/A

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May 23, 2008 8:07 PM in response to Halo Veteran

I have had this same problem. When I was stupid enough to download the update my computer ceased to recognize my ipod. I have tried everything I know to restore this, but it still comes up and says that the device is corrupt. However, the ipod works fine on another computer. What can I do to restore the settings on my computer or the ipod?????????????

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Halo Veteran Author

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May 24, 2008 1:57 PM in response to Halo Veteran

I've now reformatted my Ipod using Windows, unfortunately to no avail. Ipod support suggests i take it in for service, but I believe they will charge me money to have it repaired, which I am VERY displeased about considering it was THEIR update that caused this problem in the first place.

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Jun 9, 2008 9:25 AM in response to Halo Veteran

I am having the same exact problem! it comes up with a cannot read contents of ipod. restore... blah blah blah, we all get it. it will freeze up my itunes and other programs if i try to open them when it is plugged in.
I do not suggest sending it in for service. i did and they just sent it back to me telling me that nothing was wrong with it and they charged me like 60 bucks. that made me so mad.
Stupid itunes 7.6 is just crap.
I hope they fix it soon.

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