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rosiebudbud Author

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12 points

itunes says 'the ipod cannot be synced A duplicate file name was specified?

it says this - 'the ipod cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified' every time i plug in my ipod, i have not downloaded a new itunes recently, nor do I have a new ipod, this came from completely out of the blue.

Windows XP

Posted on Jul 25, 2010 3:17 PM

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Amdodge

Level 1

5 points

Posted on Sep 9, 2010 5:17 PM

The solution i found to this problem is have windows hard drive recovery tool scan and repair the hard drive on you ipod. To do this, you need to configure itunes so it does not open when you plug in you ipod. Next, plug in your ipod, for windows 7 user a pop up should come up asking to scan and fix device. click yes and give it some time. after the tool in complete unplug you ipod, open itunes, plug your ipod in. if you still get the message, click restore, and start this process on more time. If you do not have windows seven or this pop-up does not appear manually go to you hard recover tool and have it scan your ipod. then follow the rest of the process.

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mel0

Level 1

16 points

Dec 13, 2010 5:58 PM in response to fueledbykimi

I am having this same problem in iTunes 10! I cannot sync my iPod. I've changed the usb port, restored the iPod, "Repaired" iTunes in Control Panel.... Has anyone heard anything new?

Jan 6, 2011 2:37 PM in response to Amdodge

Does Amdodge's way delete all songs from the iPod? I need a way to fix the error without losing my music because I do not have a backup.

Apr 1, 2011 8:11 PM in response to rosiebudbud

i'm having the same problem but i got the newest itunes with a 160gb ipod classic and i'm also getting error code -50 -69 and 13010. and all the solution's iv'e tried have all failed.

May 24, 2011 3:26 AM in response to shadowstep

I have the exact same problem! I have tried everything there is. Could the problem be caused by the latest iTunes update?

Jul 29, 2011 3:47 PM in response to Amdodge

That was a great solution! I got the error cleared! Thanks a ton!🙂

Aug 14, 2011 9:45 AM in response to dahedgehog

Was able to figure out how to get my iPod to start showing up again. But still unable to run the error-checking scan.

Sep 16, 2011 1:14 PM in response to dahedgehog

I have this happen a lot. But... I "uncheck" the folder that my photos are syncing to and Voila! It twerx. Then I copy the photos to a new folder and sync to it. Don't ask me but it works.

Aug 2, 2012 10:54 AM in response to ROTTENAPPLENH

ARE YOU SYNCING PHOTOS? IF SO... MAKE A NEW FOLDER AND SYNC PHOTOS TO THAT OR NOT AT ALL. IT WORKS.

Sep 2, 2012 12:58 AM in response to rosiebudbud

i get the same response!

SO FRUSTRATING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also, when i plug my iPod into the USB port it doesn't show up in the H Drive!

Help!

Sep 12, 2012 11:52 AM in response to rosiebudbud

I have been trying to solve this problem for over a month. My new 160GB Ipod is completely disfuntional and I am not buying a new one. ***.

Sep 12, 2012 12:00 PM in response to Jennajenna1

Actually Apple ended up replacing my i-pod w/o too much hassle. I think you should head to your local Apple store and plead your case. My second trip, they gave me a new one on the spot.

Sep 12, 2012 12:14 PM in response to ROTTENAPPLENH

I don't see where I can delete my previous post, so just for the record, my issue was eventually resolved to my satisfaction by Apple. So I guess it's ok to go back to worshipping Steve Jobs...

Audra370

Level 1

0 points

Sep 13, 2015 12:06 PM in response to Amdodge

THANK YOU AMDODGE!!! I tried numerous things to fix my problem and this fixed it!!

itunes says 'the ipod cannot be synced A duplicate file name was specified?