Q: My ipod won't sync now after installing Windows 10

Watch this and follow its directions (it worked like a charm):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkG9NfKR1DA

Awesome! Thanks very much.

Thanks.  I had the same issue.  I tried fixing it a few weeks ago, but didn't try reinstalling the driver.  This worked like a charm!

This worked for my husband's iPod Touch, but not for my 6th generation Nano.  What does one do when one already has the latest driver software and iTunes (on my laptop) acknowledges there's an iPod attached but that it cannot be identified? I've restarted the laptop.  I've installed and reinstalled iTunes.  I've used different cables.  Nothing.  Suggestions?

I just done this there now and it worked

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKfsa-eyW6g

Yes!  Beautiful.  Worked perfectly.

Thanks so much! That youtube video helped me! I thought I was never going to get it to work with my Windows 10. And have my iPod show up on my iTunes.

I tried one link on how to fix the issue but that didn't help. So I'm so glad I found this post on apple discussions. I'm so grateful.

Resetting the iPod by holding "Menu" and the centre of the wheel for 15sec while connected and then restoring the iPod from iTunes was a good first step.   Then, dismounting & unplugging the iPod, shutting down iTunes and restarting the MacBook did the trick.  Once OS X rebooted, I plugged-in the iPod and it mounted, and I'm able to sync my iPod from scratch (which is what I was after anyway).

If you're hoping to save the music you have on your iPod that you don't have in your iTunes, then backup before doing this.

I hope this works for you.
Best,
David

MacBook Pro (13-inch mid-2012) running OS X Yosemite 10.10.5
iPod Nano (2nd Gen 4GB) currently (after the above) running 1.1.3

The YouTube video process worked brilliantly!!  Thank you so much!

You are the greatest!!! You are the real MVP!!!

Hah! Thanks guys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkG9NfKR1DA is my video.

I've noticed however that Windows 10 appears to not support Nano's, Shuffles and original Classics. :-(

The drivers in Windows 8 are different in 10. I've been trying to fix that and the dreaded "Best Driver is already installed" issue but I can't cause any one of my devices to do that. Just waiting for someone who is willing to let me tinker with their computer remotely...

Chris

Hi,

I am running an Asus RogG752 laptop with the latest windows 10 home update and latest itunes update.  2 weeks ago I was able to use and sync my 16gb 6th GEN Ipod Nano perfectly fine with  itunes, but now I keep receiving an error message stating ,"An IPod has been detected, but it could not be identified properly. Please disconnect and reconnect the IPod, then try again. If the problem persists, uninstall ITunes then install ITunes again."  I have uninstalled/reinstalled itunes, rebooted my pc, rebooted my ipod, tried different usb cables, tried using all my usb ports, restarted  and updated apple mobile device drivers, searched and updated the portable device drivers,  updated the universal usb serial drivers, disabling my security software, you name it I have done it.  Please help, this is making me furious!

i dont know why after hours of tirelessly trying to get my ipod nano to connect, i didnt try to just restart it while plugged in then disconnect and re connect, worked great thanks

uninstall all Apple files and folders, then go to the recycling bin and delete the bin, restart your computer, then reinstall itunes, IT WILL WORK.