can't find drivers for ipod nano 8GB for windows vista HELP

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can't find drivers for ipod nano 8GB for windows vista HELP

I am trying to find the drivers for my ipod nano 8GB. I am running Windows Vista on my laptop. I have tried absolutely everything listed on this webpage and others. I have removed itunes and reinstalled it and still nothing. I downloaded usbstor.sys and usbstor.inf. I have gone into my computer and clicked on the ! next to my ipod in file manager and have gotten nowhere! This has been 5 days of frustration. I don't understand why apple would not just SUPPLY the software for the nano. I am beyond frustrated now. Can someone please help...

Toshiba, Windows Vista

Posted on Dec 20, 2008 10:16 AM

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samdogmom

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Dec 20, 2008 1:49 PM in response to kheta13

Something is going on with your Nano if Vista doesn't see it anymore. Did you use device manager and try to uninstall your Nano? Perhaps this will work. Once uninstalled, the next time you plug it in, Vista will see the Nano as a new device and install the proper USB drivers.

I'm not on my Vista computer right now...but here's an article to help you find device manager in Vista: http://kb.wisc.edu/page.php?id=5183

Good luck!

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Answer 2

Mar 19, 2009 8:11 PM in response to kheta13

i had the same exact porblem! then i had an idea, i took a spare ipod usb cable, and it worked right away! i assume my other cable was damaged. try replacing yours!

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