iPod Video 60gb is unable to work within Parallels!!

[snoopy]

The other way to try and do it is restore the iPod under parallels, which should reformat it to a windows system. Then it should be able to talk to iTunes windows (and iTunes mac, I think?)

Jeanne

It freezes all related programs, including iPod Updater, iTune, My Computer, ... etc.

Thanks for advise

 

[snoopy]

Okay, now I understand your problem. Sorry if my answers were a little strong worded.
The following solution may or may not work...(recommended somewhere on this forum for various USB connection problems... I am not sure where....).
* Connect your iPod
* Disconnect by putting it into the trash
* Start Parallels in Windowed mode.
* Use the Parallels menu to connect your iPod -> Devices/USB/iPod


You have to bear in mind that Parallels is using virtulizing technology to emulate much of the environment so sometimes it doesn't work quite as it is supposed to yet (particularly USB support). If you need hardware support Bootcamp is probably a better option.

Can you see 'iPod' in the USB menu of Parallels? I only see "Apple Composite".

1. Power On with iPod connection
2. Disconnect iPod
3. Turn on Parallels Desktop and start Windows XP
4. login Windows XP and connect 'Apple composte'
5. Open "My Computer" --> a removable disc appears, but it is not workable

 

[hairyneanderthal]

You will need to unplug and replug your ipod after you have started Parallels.

Can you see 'iPod' in the USB menu of Parallels? I only see "Apple Composite".

1. Power On with iPod connection
2. Disconnect iPod
3. Turn on Parallels Desktop and start Windows XP
4. login Windows XP and connect 'Apple composte'
5. Open "My Computer" -->

 

[snoopy]

You will need to unplug and replug your ipod after you have started Parallels.

But, it cannot unplug normally from WInXP of Parallels. Do you mean disconnect 'Apple Composite' and re-connect it by Parallels?

 

[hairyneanderthal]

I meant physically unplugging and replugging the USB cable.
I don't have an iPod myself so I am not actually saying this would work. However, some people have been able to get other USB devices working by doing this sequence.