Note: This article is for Windows users. If you have a Mac, we have a separate article for you if your iPod doesn't appear in iTunes or on the Mac desktop. If you have an iPod touch, check this document. Can't see your iPod in iTunes or Windows Explorer? Remember the 5 R's of iPod troubleshooting. If those don't help, read on for solutions to specific issues. If Windows sees the iPod but iTunes 8 does not, then see this article first. Tip: Check Device Manager first (right-click on My Computer, choose Manage, and then select Device Manager). If no devices appear in the Windows Device Manager, go here. Before starting, make sure your iPod is fully charged and then toggle the Hold switch on and off.   Check the list below before before troubleshooting to ensure whether FireWire or USB troubleshooting applies.  FireWire charging includes: iPod nano (1st - 3rd generations) iPod touch USB charging includes: iPod nano (4th generation) iPod touch (2nd generation) FireWire syncing includes: iPod (scroll wheel) iPod (touch wheel) iPod Special Edition U2 iPod (Click Wheel) iPod Special Edition Harry Potter iPod photo iPod (dock connector) iPod mini iPod mini (2nd generation) USB syncing includes: iPod shuffle iPod shuffle (2nd generation) iPod nano iPod nano (2nd generation) iPod (5th generation) iPod (5th generation 2006) iPod nano (3rd generation) iPod nano (4th generation)  iPod classic iPod touch iPod touch (2nd generation)  iPod classic (120 GB) 

Note: This article is for Windows users. If you have a Mac, we have a separate article for you if your iPod doesn't appear in iTunes or on the Mac desktop. If you have an iPod touch, check this document. Can't see your iPod in iTunes or Windows Explorer? Remember these five basic suggestions when you run into a problem with your iPod. If one of the following doesn’t help, read on for solutions to specific problems. If Windows sees the iPod but iTunes 7 does not, then see this article first. Tip: Check Device Manager first (right-click on My Computer, choose

Note: This article is for Windows users. If you have a Mac, we have a separate article for you if your iPod doesn't appear in iTunes or on the Mac desktop.

Can't see your iPod in iTunes or Windows Explorer? Remember these five basic suggestions when you run into a problem with your iPod. If one of the following doesn’t help, read on for solutions to specific problems. If Windows sees the iPod but iTunes 7 does not, then see this article first.

Tip: Check Device Manager first (right-click on My Computer, choose Manage, and then