The iTunes makes like it's syncing to the iPod Classic, but instead a Files window opens labeled E for the device. The "sync" goes to the E drive and is ignored by iTunes somehow. How do I get iTunes to sync directly to the iPod and bypass the E drive? I'd appreciate the help. I've searched online for help but I haven't seen anything that addresses the E drive taking over for iTunes.
Put your iPod classic in disk mode* before connecting it to your computer. Make sure it assigned a unique drive letter. Try syncing once more.
* Press the “Play/Pause” and “Menu” buttons simultaneously and hold them down until the Apple logo appears on your iPod's display. Release the “Play/Pause” and “Menu” buttons when you see the Apple logo and immediately press and hold the “Next” and “Previous” buttons at the same time until the Disk Mode screen appears.
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Depending on your settings your classic could be set to show up as a disk drive when connected, in which case it should be assigned a drive letter. Is something else in your system assigned to drive E:? iTunes normally syncs media to a hidden folder in the device's drive.
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Thank you anyway, but the Apple icon never appears. Guess I'll have to break down and go to the Geek Squad. I'm almost sorry I switched from MacBook Pro to a PC for iTunes. The plugged in iPod Classic thinks it's an E drive instead of relating to iTunes. Maddening!!!
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