iPOD Not Recognized By Windows XP - The Solution!!!
I came across the solution to this problem over on the Microsoft website and it instantly cured my problems. Here are the steps:
The solution is to make sure you stop the usb device prior to unplug. not just ejecting from itunes but stopping the usb itself.
How to fix
- Turn off computer.
- Plug ipod into usb
- Then you must reset your ipod... don't worry it won't wipe anything out.To reset move the hold button ( on top of the ipod) once to hold then back to original position. Then press and hold the center button and the top menu button at the same time for 6 seconds.
- Start computer and it should install the usb driver for the ipod automatically.
- Your ipod will say do not unplug so don't.
- Then open itunes and it will be there and you are good to go.
Just remeber to not only eject ipod from itunes but stop usb.
Go to the program icons near the clock and right click the usb icon and "safely remove hardware" will appear and click it. stop it and select " apple ipod"
enjoy!!!
IBM, Windows XP Pro