Ipod / Itunes Problems with XP - SUCKS!

[amerar]

Hi All,

I recently bought a 20GB ipod from someone. My previous one was
stolen.

First, when I connected it iTunes did not start. So, I uninstalled it
and re-installed using the CD. First thing I noticed is that it was
running slower than a turtle. It ran the install for more than 15
minutes. All this time the iPod kept saying "Do not Disconnect".

After several re-boots of my computer, several downloads of iTunes
Updater, and several attempts I finally got the Updater to recognize
the iPod and reformat it. After it was done performing the restore it
told me to leave the iPod connected while it completes the restore
process.

That was 1 hour ago.......how fricken long does this take? How do I
know if there is an issue? Why does it take do damn long????

Please help!!!!

Arthur

 

[Bob I]

I'm not fond of iPod software either. Try asking over at iPod support forum.

 

[Niall Leonard]

Hi All,

I recently bought a 20GB ipod from someone. My previous one was
stolen.

First, when I connected it iTunes did not start. So, I uninstalled it
and re-installed using the CD. First thing I noticed is that it was
running slower than a turtle. It ran the install for more than 15
minutes. All this time the iPod kept saying "Do not Disconnect".

After several re-boots of my computer, several downloads of iTunes
Updater, and several attempts I finally got the Updater to recognize
the iPod and reformat it. After it was done performing the restore it
told me to leave the iPod connected while it completes the restore
process.

That was 1 hour ago.......how fricken long does this take? How do I
know if there is an issue? Why does it take do damn long????

Please help!!!!

Arthur

are you using USB or firewire? As I recall the first boot and format
hangs if you connect with usb. It happened to be anyhow. Switched to
Firewire for first install and USB after that.

hth

nl

 

[Edward W. Thompson]

Do not connect the ipod on the USB ports on the front of ur cabinet.
Connect only at the back and it shud work. It worked for me.

snip

Why do you think that just because you can't correctly connect the front USB
ports on your machine, no one else can? There is nothing inherently wrong
with front USB ports.