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Lately, when I plug my iPod into my computer it comes on and is recognized but iTunes doesn't launch. If I launch iTunes manually, it sometimes finds my iPod. I generally have to unplug it, plug it back in a few times. And once it recognizes it, sync happens.
I upgraded to iTunes 9 and hoped the problem would go away, it hasn't. I restored the iPod, it hasn't gone away (got it connected long enough). And to make matters worse (before I restored it) was syncing and then unable to find the folder. Tried enabling disk usage, telling my anti-virus software not to scan it, etc.
So, I'm figuring one of three things.
1) USB interface on the computer is h0rked. Unlikely as it happens no matter which port I connect to. Other devices do not have similar problems.
2) iPod sync cable. I used to have a second one but I can't find it. Likely have to borrow one to test this theory.
3) iPod itself. I've had this a while. I replaced the hard drive in it for similar (but not identical) issues. Then, it would sync up to 16GB and then fail out on me losing all data. This would be the most inconvenient/expensive problem. But it would also be an excuse to upgrade. I still don't need to be spending that money right now.
Suggestions welcome.
I upgraded to iTunes 9 and hoped the problem would go away, it hasn't. I restored the iPod, it hasn't gone away (got it connected long enough). And to make matters worse (before I restored it) was syncing and then unable to find the folder. Tried enabling disk usage, telling my anti-virus software not to scan it, etc.
So, I'm figuring one of three things.
1) USB interface on the computer is h0rked. Unlikely as it happens no matter which port I connect to. Other devices do not have similar problems.
2) iPod sync cable. I used to have a second one but I can't find it. Likely have to borrow one to test this theory.
3) iPod itself. I've had this a while. I replaced the hard drive in it for similar (but not identical) issues. Then, it would sync up to 16GB and then fail out on me losing all data. This would be the most inconvenient/expensive problem. But it would also be an excuse to upgrade. I still don't need to be spending that money right now.
Suggestions welcome.
