Last Apple Post, I swear
Update: March 18th, 2010. Uninstalled iTunes, reinstalled iTunes, downloaded firmware update. Voilà!
Welcome to the all Apple blog! Seriously, this time it's not my fault. I'm only posting about Apple again because I'm in the middle of helping my niece troubleshoot the installation of her new iPod Nano. I can't help it if everybody and their niece buys iPods!
For those who don't know, I am the Southeast Regional Helpdesk for my family. If it has anything to do with computers or electronics, I"m the 'goto guy' in my clan. I have GotoMyPC installed on every family member's computer, so I can remotely connect and diagnose whatever problem I'm presented.
This time around, I'm remotely connected to my niece's PC trying to figure out why her iPod Nano connects then immediately disconnects when she plugs it in. So far I've determined that it is not the cord or the USB port. Windows recognizes the iPod as an external drive, but when iTunes (bloated piece of crap) starts up all hell breaks loose. The Mac fans out there will undoubtedly say that the problem lies with the Windows part of the equation, and that I should tell my niece to buy a Mac. She should have to spend $1000 for a MacBook and $150 for an iPod, a total of $1150 to play some mp3s! That ain't gonna happen.
I think the problem is software related. I'm going to try to uninstall that p.o.s. iTunes and reinstall and see what happens. Check back soon for more Apple tips and tricks on BackingIn.com, A.K.A Apple Blog Central!
