I cannot sync my old ipod video because itunes doesnt recognize the ipod. I am using a windows PC
iPod with Video
Try iOS device not showing in iTunes for Windows - Apple Community. Despite the title the same steps may help.
See also Corrupt iPod Classic - Apple Community. The HDD stats can give an indication of the health of the hard drive.
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Thanks for the reply! It has only been used with a PC since new. I had synced it up about 1 year ago. The last time I tried to sync it wiped out all the music I had on it and was only able to load a few songs at that time. I had not tried since then till today. The PC recognizes it as a usb drive but itunes does not see it as a device.
Did you first format it using a Mac? Mac formatted iPods don’t work with PCs and vice versa. If you formatted it using a Mac, you will have to wipe it and reformat the iPod’s hard drive.
Then I would say the hard drive is dead. You’ll need to change it out in order for it to sync properly. You will also have to reformat it.
Thanks for the info, I appreciate it.
I really appreciate your help. I will check into these steps to see if it works. I will let you know if it works or not. Thanks!
ipod video not recognized by itunes
