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Im trying to transfer music from my ipod to my computer ( i have a windows xp) however when i go to my ipod the only folder that shows up is dcim even after i have selected the option " show hidden files" how do i get to the ipod control option in this case???

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If you bought all the music from iTunes store, once you plug in your iPod to computer, iTunes will ask you 'transfer purchases' or not. And then you can copy the purchased music from your iPod to iTunes.
This way is not work for the CD ripped music and website download music. But you can follow this step by step guide to transfer all the music from iPod to iTunes, including the non-purchases songs. It's easy to understand and works pretty well for my iPod.
http://www.ipod-transfer-copy.com/how-to-transfer-music-from-ipod-to-computer-itunes.html

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Anonymous

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Posted on Nov 14, 2007

SOURCE: hidden songs?

I finally had to just delete all the files saved by going to My Computer, selecting the device, and choosing Format. It deleted all the files, but at least it cleared out th memory & I can start fresh.

Anonymous

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Posted on Jan 26, 2008

SOURCE: Getting ipod to record music

Symptom When opening iTunes for Windows you may see the following error message:
"iTunes might be unable to launch or communicate with iPod or iPhone. For help repairing your operating system, click More Information." Products affected

iTunes for Windows

Solution This symptom may be caused by an issue with the digital signing of Windows XP drivers. First, update to the latest version of iTunes. You can download the updater here or in iTunes, choose Help > Check for Updates.
If the issue continues with the latest version of iTunes, try following the steps below to reregister several .dll files, which may resolve this issue.

Quit iTunes.
Highlight all of the following 10 lines of text that begin with regsvr32 and then choose Copy from the Edit menu of your web browser: regsvr32 /s softpub.dll
regsvr32 /s wintrust.dll
regsvr32 /s dssenh.dll
regsvr32 /s rsaenh.dll
regsvr32 /s gpkcsp.dll
regsvr32 /s sccbase.dll
regsvr32 /s slbcsp.dll
regsvr32 /s mssip32.dll
regsvr32 /s cryptdlg.dll
regsvr32 /s initpki.dll
Open the Notepad program by choosing
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Notepad
In Notepad, choose Paste from the Edit menu. Note: make sure that the text that appears in Notepad is the same as what is shown above.
From the File menu, choose Save As.
In the File name field type appleitunes.bat and save the file to the Desktop.
Close Notepad and locate the appleitunes.bat file. It should appear on the Desktop with the icon shown below:
Double-click the file and you will see a black window appear on the screen for about a minute. Wait until the window automatically disappears and proceed to the next step.
The appleitunes.bat file can be deleted at this time.
Open iTunes.

Additional Information Because some malware may unregister the .dll files, make sure you have the most recent updates to your anti-virus software and then do a full scan of your files.

Anonymous

Posted on May 06, 2008

SOURCE: Virgin player is not working because it needs firmware!!! please look at this.

mhm i scanned with Bit defender 08' and it comes up as class A pasma worm,

well windows media player is better, considering every windows XP install includes this, very easy fora novice user to fix. Also why get media monkey? Windows Media player actually Puts the music in the right order and listing's on the VM-500 player ;)

I also posted my guide here also,
http://85.17.184.130/forums/index.php?showtopic=49206

enjoy ;)

Anonymous

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Posted on Sep 07, 2008

SOURCE: Elio Jukebox Media Manager

ok do one thing try it to do in ITUNES . connect your juke box and try to open it in ITUNES it can dowloaded for free in www.apple.com

Anonymous

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Posted on Dec 24, 2008

SOURCE: Sandisk Sansa e250r - cannot delete mp3 files

I have had this problem for some time now and finally got through to tech support for Sansa and now have the solution:Worked for both 230 and 240.
Take out the battery in the Sansa player; Put on lock on back side of Sansa player; Connect Sansa to the computer, Once computer recognizes device cancel out of that media program; Go to my computer on desk top; Right click on recognized Sansa device; Click format; Click ok to delete files.

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1. You need to connect the iPod without iTunes doing the auto-sync.

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