Zolved - I came to this site for help with my ipod not being recognized on itunes. I tried solution number one and deleted my entire itunes library from both itunes and my ipod. I followed the instructions to the letter and now I'm totally frustrated and without all my music which has taken much time and money to collect. I doubt there's anyway to retrieve my library. There is a step in the instruction which asks you to delete your ipod and itunes folder, then goes on to say now empty your recycling bin. I did this with some doubt and now my stuff is gone. You also said your music won't be gone but you can back it up if you want. I figured since you said the music wouldn't be gone, I didn't really have to back it up. Stupid me! Configuration: itunes and ipod nano History: ipod and itunes trouble.

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I came to this site for help with my ipod not being recognized on itunes. I tried solution number one and deleted my entire itunes library from both itunes and my ipod. I followed the instructions to the letter and now I'm totally frustrated and without all my music which has taken much time and money to collect. I doubt there's anyway to retrieve my library. There is a step in the instruction which asks you to delete your ipod and itunes folder, then goes on to say now empty your recycling bin. I did this with some doubt and now my stuff is gone. You also said your music won't be gone but you can back it up if you want. I figured since you said the music wouldn't be gone, I didn't really have to back it up. Stupid me!

Configuration: itunes and ipod nano

History: ipod and itunes trouble.

Posted by	dmeek204_7912
Status	Answer in Progress
Posted at	15 Nov 09:30
Last Update at	21 Mar 14:47
Category	MP3 Players

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[-] Answer by: viptechnical - Guru Rating: 0.0

The instructions below assume you are using a windows based PC and not a mac. (for the purpose of this explanation Disk & Drive refer to your logical Internal HDD)

WARNING: Please disconnect any Hard Drives, I-Pod, Mp3 players, or Thumb Drives plugged into your computer before attempting below.

Download PC File Inspector at

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,23069-order,1/description.html

1-Install Program

2- Run Program

3- Select language & press green check mark

4- At next screen press red X

5- Next select 1st Icon on Left hand column (magnifying glass over drive)

6- Select "ON FIXED DISK #1" Drive if available (If not choose drive with your appropriate drive letter)

7- Then select green Check Mark

8- On the top toolbar Select Tools

9- Select find lost files.

10- Allow scan to run for approx. 4 hours (varies based on HDD size)

11- When scan completes click on the Deleted Icon

I cannot guarantee this will solve your problem but It is the best solution I can provide you with.

WARNING: You may find some files you thought were gone forever.

Posted by: dmeek204_7912 at 24 Nov 10:51 permalink

This sort of worked. I was able to find files that were lost, but I don't know how to restore them back into my computer in their original format, so I'm still pretty frustrated.