Converting HP iPod to use HFS+?

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  1. bousozoku, Dec 27, 2004

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    Has anyone a way to switch the disk format to HFS+ or at least, to allow the 40 GB HP iPod to show up in Mac OS X?

    I actually bought the thing to help me transport files from my camera and it doesn't show up on the desktop or in Disk Utility.
     
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  2. Bear, Dec 27, 2004

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    Make sure you hav ethe latest iPod Updater on your system and use that to reset the iPod. Doing this on a Mac should reformat it to HFS+
     
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  3. bousozoku, Dec 27, 2004

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    Thanks for your help. I must have the latest updater because it updated the iPod yesterday. I'll try resetting it.

    Excellent. It did not mention when it was done--kept saying "Do not disconnect." After an hour or so, I took a chance and ejected it. Also, found that I must disable the automatic updating to allow me to access the storage manually.

    Hopefully, this information will help someone else. :)
     
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  4. LimeiBook86, Dec 27, 2004

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    You are correct. :) Have fun with your new iPod! :D
     
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