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m.easingwood

Q: What if the iPod disk icon doesn't appear on the desktop or in Finder window?

I'm trying to add a .txt file to my iPod Classic and I have fallowed all the steps that tell me how to use the iPod as a external disc but I can't find the iPod disk icon on my desktop or in the finder.

iPod classic

Posted on May 6, 2012 7:56 PM

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Q: What if the iPod disk icon doesn't appear on the desktop or in Finder window?

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  • by planb77,

    planb77 planb77 May 7, 2012 6:34 AM in response to m.easingwood
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    May 7, 2012 6:34 AM in response to m.easingwood

    Make sure the enable disk use option is ticked from under your iPod's Summary tab in iTunes.  Also head to Finder -> Preferences -> General and make sure the CDs, DVDs, and iPods option under Show these items on the desktop is ticked as well.

     

    B-rock