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iPod two ipods on one computer
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thecore said:
Just to clarify a few points:
When you say 'load the cd' what exactly do you mean? Move music from CD to the iPod, install iPod software that came with the new one, etc.
Also, I don't think it matters, but is the computer running Windows or OS X?
This might help get you a quicker response here.
It should work actually. I do it all the time.
What kind of iPods? What exactly do the error messages look like?
What kind of iPods? What exactly do the error messages look like?
thecore said:
The short answer is yes, there is a difference.
The new one should be boxed with an installation disc, after running that you should be fine. I'm a bit surprised that iTunes wouldn't recognize the new one on its own; are you using the most up-to-date version of iTunes? If not, I suggest updating to the most recent version if possible. Really, though, everything you need to work should be in the box.
OT: Mitthrawnuruodo, isn't a bit late for we Europeans to be up?
thecore said:
I would use the installation cd that came with your new iPod. The older one will not have the correct drivers for you.
11:30 PM, wasn't too late... now it's just over midnight... and time for bed... soon, anyway...gauchogolfer said:OT: Mitthrawnuruodo, isn't a bit late for we Europeans to be up?
Feeble attempt to get on topic again: Always keep iTunes and the iPods up-to-date with the latest software and you should be fine...
both ipods should run using the same itunes program (i have 6 ipods that connect to mine without any problems).
However, if you haven't updated to the latest version of itunes, you may not have all of the correct drivers needed to use the new ipod to its full potential.
However, if you haven't updated to the latest version of itunes, you may not have all of the correct drivers needed to use the new ipod to its full potential.
Mitthrawnuruodo said:
Keeping up to date. Thats the problem right there. Everything is always out of date.
use of installation CD
Not sure if this is a dumb question... but here it is: I had downloaded iTunes before getting an iPod in order to rip my CDs into a library. Now that I purchased the iPod, is it actually necessary to use the installation CD? Does that contain anything I don't already have in the latest version of iTunes that I downloaded?
gauchogolfer said:
Not sure if this is a dumb question... but here it is: I had downloaded iTunes before getting an iPod in order to rip my CDs into a library. Now that I purchased the iPod, is it actually necessary to use the installation CD? Does that contain anything I don't already have in the latest version of iTunes that I downloaded?
Yes it will. Apple includes the latest drivers with every version of iTunes. Chances are if you updated to the latest version when it came out, it has the drivers you need.gauchogolfer said:
calebjohnston said:
its not as bad as it sounds, i have 2 3G's, a 4G and a shuffle, and my little sister has no computer so uses mine for syncing, along with my girlfriend.