iTunes has detected an iPod in recovery mode - Use iTunes to restore

Connect the iPod to your computer. One of the following messages should appear on the computer, depending on whether your computer is running Mac OS X or Windows.

Your iPod needs to be reformatted for use with Windows. Would you like to run iTunes to restore your iPod now?

iTunes has detected an iPod in recovery mode. You must restore this iPod before it can be used with iTunes.

Note: If you do not see one of these dialogs, ensure that the latest version of iTunes is installed on your computer. You can get the latest version of iTunes here.

When you click the OK button, iTunes will give you the option to either update or restore your iPod. Click the Restore button to restore the iPod.

If the iPod continues to display this message after restoring it, keep reading for more possible solutions.

The iPod may have locked up. Reset the iPod. After resetting iPod, attempt to restore it in iTunes.

If none of these steps address the issue, your iPod may need to be repaired. You can arrange for service at the iPod Service Website.

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