ok so i have a nano ipod. when i connect it to my new laptop, the error message pops up in the system tray and says " usb device not recognized: one of the usb devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned and windows cannot recognize it".

anyone?

and when i connect it now to my old computer, it says the same thing.

 

have you tried reseting the ipod to its original coonfiguration? there should be instructions on apples site.

 

do you have itunes on your laptop?

 

you need to install the drivers for your ipod before you hook it up to your PC.

You can get them from www.apple.com/support

do you have USB 2.0 on your computer? how old is the computer you want to keep your music on?

if you dont have USB 2.0 you will need to get a card before the nano will work

 

well see at first this problem was for a friend.....

but now im having the same problem with my 10gb ipod. ive installed the updated driver, then i reset it. and i have itunes, on my brand new dell laptop, and my ipod still isnt being recognized. WTF

 

try it on some one elses comp

then you'll know if its your comp or your ipod..

 

My laptop says USB device not recognized whenever I connect, however the ipod still comes up in itunes. Are you opening itunes after you connect to see if it shows up?

 

I had a problem with my iTunes recognizing my ipod. It would charge, but not update or open iTunes when you plugged it in. I took it to an apple store and they reset it or reformatted it or something for free and it took 2 minutes. Just make sure your songs are backed up on your computer.

 

I suggest you head to www.ipodlounge.com, their forums will have all teh answers you need. Some of those guys are obsessed with their ipods and can answer any question.

 

yea i have been frequenting that site.

luckily it finally fixed itself. i just disconnected everything, restarted laptop, plugged it all back in, and bam, problem solved.

thanks for the help though guys.