chrome

Just got this lovely message today when updating-
Wtf??

Where do I find this chkdsk thing- and how do I use it to check the iPod?

ARGH

ScoobyDoo555

run chkdsk from the "run" prompt in the Start menu......

It will check your disk in the background

Dan

chrome

does this check the PC? or the Ipod?
it doesnt make it clear WHICH

Markus

Firstly, jump into windows explorer and see what drive letter the ipod shows up as. Then you'd select 'run' from the start menu and type chkdsk <driveletter>: so, if the ipod is drive F you'd type chkdsk F: then hit return and it should check the ipod

fordy1

This means "Dump the PC and get a Mac"

class_A

Erm \iPod Control\ is a folder on the iPod...

Chrome,

Try a hard disk scan (instructions at http://www.methodshop.net/mp3/ipodsu...de/index.shtml) or use the iPod Updater to Restore the iPod's software if the problem persists. You'll need to reload all your music if you do a Restore

BuRR

Brad, when the ipod is connected to the PC, the PC just sees it as a removable hard disk.

When its connected, go into Itunes, and enable hard disk mode - this stops the ipod disconnecting when the sync has completed within itunes.

Then - go to my computer, right click the ipod, click properties and go to the tools tab.

Run the error-checking tool (chkdsk) and it should fix itself.

Failing that, use the Ipod software restore utility, and just re-sync all your music.

BuRR

Sorry class_A - just re-read your post and I've echoed what you've said

class_A

Alex

druddle

I've had this a few times. If you ignore it it goes away, or you can run a scan or re-init the iPod. Its not a major concern, it just means the computer cant read your Play Count file.

Dave

Iwan

Do a search in the 'Computer Related' forum, someone had this problem and fixed it recently. I think if you download/install the latest version of the iPod Updater software from Apple then do a full re-flash then it should sort it.

Stax

I've had this problem too. You get it when the iPod goes into 'deep sleep' mode which is where it's been inactive for >36 hours. Dave is spot on, its only the Play Count, and possibly the Star ratings (You also might find the click sound comes back). My problem just disappeared on its own (Following a recharge) and now I keep it out of deep sleep so I've been recording the play counts correctly (Pointless feature anyway).

From what i've read, even if you perform the chkdisk the problem can manifest itself again. So don't worry too much.

For more info, check www.ipodlounge.com, specifically....

http://forums.ipodlounge.com/showthr...ght=deep+sleep

ipodlounge is generally useful though.

chrome

well did the scan- it appears to have fixed it.

was midly annoying as I use play count on quite a few smart playlists...

sorted for now tho. cheers for the help