ipod classic needs repairing after disconnecting without ejecting
Hello readers,
I have had my 180gb ipod classic for about 4 years now and never had any problems.
2 days ago I plugged in my ipod to the computer (windows vista) and manually added some songs. I then ejected the ipod on itunes and it seemed to work fine, though on my computer the ipod was still appearing as un-ejected and when I tried to eject it there as well it notified me that it was not possilbe to do it safely.
As I had no option I continued to unplug/disconnect it. But then I found that all my music and videos had been removed, leaving only my photos.
I plugged the ipod back into the computer intending to put the missing music and videos back into the ipod but windows came up with a message saying there was a problem with my device and gave me 2 options:
1. analysis and repair
2. continue without analysising
I clicked on 'continue without analysing' and opened itunes
itunes frooze showing the windows blue circle loading sign for an hour so forced me to close itunes.
the windows message then appeared again so this time I selected 'analysis and repair'
it then opened a window with 2 options being able to select both:
- Automatiqually repair the file errors
- Find and attempt a recovery of the defective sectors
I selected both and pressed fix....It was loading very slowly and after nearly 24 hours it had only moved about a 5th.
So I cancelled... since then i try and plug it back in, gives me same options and freezes itunes
PLEASE SOMEONE HELP!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IPOD MEANS TO MUCH
THANKYOU IN ADVANCE
iPod classic, Windows Vista