iTunes or windows problems

Originally Posted by yodap

Hi Pam.

I missed this thread the first time around. I have a few things to say on this topic.

1) Download the free app Sharepod. http://www.getsharepod.com/ It is a stand alone program that does not have to be installed. Unzip the folder and extract the contents You will then see the Sharepod app icon. The app wont start unless your Shuffle is connected to the computer so go ahead and connect it. Then click on the sharepod icon and low and behold there's your music. At this point I would copy your shuffle to your computer. Now it's backed up. You can cut /copy/paste/add/delete songs in and out now. If you can live without the i-tunes store you're back in business.

2) I had the same error message as you. I had I-tunes installed and when an upgrade came around it fragged my old install and I couldn't update to the new version. So that is my next question. Did you have I-tunes installed at one time or was this the first try? Was your computer upgraded to Win7 or did you buy it pre-installed or did you clean install Win7?

3) I have had so many frustrating things happen with Apple programs since my wife bought a Nano 18 months ago, that I could care less if I ever use them again. I do have it installed on an older XP box but she deals with it.

I hear I-tunes works great if it's on a Mac.

Please report back and let us know what you have decided to try.