iPod 5G Ipod 80 GB, Constantly crashing needing to be restored

Hey all, first post though I am not stranger to trouble shooting macs.

Here is the info:

I have a black 5th Gen, 80 GB Ipod classic running the latest IPOD firmware.

I am running it (in non sync mode) on a G5 (V10.4.11) and Itunes (7.6.2 (9)).

About once out of every three times I hook my Ipod to my G5 - itunes gives me the bouncing ball and says - Factory Settings Must Be Restored on this Ipod". And I have to recopy all my data.

This has happened about 12 times allready it is such a drag. I am no novice - I spend all day on logic pro on my Mac Pros, please help me out. I called apple - they have been of no help - I am out of my support warranty.

Please help

NativeSun said:

I'm experiencing the same problem with my 5th 80GB and iTunes 7.6.2.(9)! The issue occurred on both my G5 Power PC and my MacMini Intel Duo.

Should we go back a version until the issue is resolved!? HELP!

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I am quite sure this is a software issue.

I have had crashes on my Mac Book Pro and both of my Mac Pros and my Imac.
This is a VEry annoying problem -restoring right now as we speak

Any advice ?