iPod Reset Utility Download

The iPod Reset Utility is designed to the iPod back to the factory settings when it is not possible to do so using iTunes. When the iPod is reset, all music and data files will get erased and the iPod software will be reinstalled.

System Requirements for using the iPod Reset Utility:

- Mac OS X 10.3.9, or later (OR)
- Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or Windows XP with Service Pack 2

Note(s): Mac OS X 10.2.8 users with an iPod shuffle (1st generation) can use the iPod shuffle Reset Utility

- iPod Reset Utility doesn’t currently doesn’t work on Windows Vista.

Instructions to use the iPod Reset Utility:

1. Quit all running applications on your computer.
2. Open iPod Reset Utility.
3. Connect iPod to a USB port on your computer. Do not connect iPod to a USB port on your keyboard, or other non-powered USB hub.
4. Click the Reset button.
5. If prompted, enter an administrator name and password. Notice: Do not disconnect iPod during the reset process.
6. When complete, quit iPod Reset Utility and open iTunes to load music onto iPod.

Download the iPod Reset Utility from one of the following locations

* iPod Reset Utility for Mac
* iPod Reset Utility for Windows

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