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Fuzzy Orange

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Jul 29, 2006
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My bro's iPod needed to be updated, so I connect it and watch iTunes come up. It says it is Windows formatted and needs to be reformatted for Mac. But... I feel kinda stupid asking this, but....I don't know how. Anyways, how do I do it? Do I restore it to original factory settings and then will a message pop up asking to reformat? Thanks.
 

mad jew

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Apr 3, 2004
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It should still work as a Windows formatted iPod however you can reformat it for mac by clicking on the Reformat button in iTunes when the iPod is plugged into a Mac. Do this from a PC and you'll get a Windows formatted iPod. :)
 

SkyBell

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Sep 7, 2006
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Texas, unfortunately.
It should still work as a Windows formatted iPod however you can reformat it for mac by clicking on the Reformat button in iTunes when the iPod is plugged into a Mac. Do this from a PC and you'll get a Windows formatted iPod. :)

Your myspace says you're still learning the internet? :D
 

bousozoku

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Jun 25, 2002
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I'm surprised that it's complaining but iTunes 7 should be able to help you to do that by restoring the system software onto it.

I did it a few years ago, but I don't exactly remember.
 
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