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Subject: Re: ipod problem

Re: ipod problem

From: Charles McEvoy <charles_at_mcevoy.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 20:26:40 +0100

On Friday 08 August 2008 18:22:54 Sharon wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have an ipod 5th generation 60g, and it has rockbox version
> r16099-080118. Here is what the problem is when I plug in the ipod, the new
> hardware wizard pops up and is lloking for a driver. When it doesn't find a
> driver it tells me that the device driver wasn't found and the device may
> not work properly.Well it doesn't notice the ipod being plugged in then,
> and I can not transfer files or even update the rockbox software. Any
> suggestions on what I may have to do to correct this problem would greatly
> be appreciated.
>
> Sharon
Try restarting the iPod (middle+menu) then hold middle+play as it restarts.
This should force it into 'disk' mode and it will be recognized as a usb hard
disc.
Charles


-- 
Dr Charles McEvoy
Ripon
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