Error 1418 : the ipod could not be restored

[roshan45]

Hi,

I recently purchased a second-hand shuffle that was when new, but am unable to get to work on my computer. When I connect, iTunes recognizes it and it say's, the ipod could not be restored . I click the button to restore, it goes through as it is working but nothing happens. What may be the issue ???

[Zenon]

When you do a "Restore" the IPod is cleaned as if you had formatted it. As the recovery failed you may try to format the IPod as if it is an external HD, if you are using Windows you need to format the IPod with the FAT 32 file System. To recover your songs you need to Synchronize the IPod with the computer that has that IPod registered. In case you don't have your music on a computer it may be dificult to recover your music, how ever it may be possible. Set your IPod has a Hard Disk and use some Data recovery program like R-Studio.

[JIII]

To resolve problem such as Error 1418, flashing lights, not recognized in My Computer or itunes ... etc

1. ipod uninstall everything, clean the registry and restart the pc

2. reformat ipod:
der-click My Computer/manage/storage/disk adm/ipod/click der-formatted in FAT32.
if there is or is not partitioned, use this program: "HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool".

3. Download and install: iPod Updater for Windows, 56MB is in the Apple.

4. itunes install I ran the cd that comes with the ipod.

5. reboot.

6. Start/ipod/ipod update

7. ready to use to normal

[WMBrown]

To restore your ipod, follow the below steps :

1. Disconnect and reconnect your iPod and then attempt to restore.
2. Restart your computer and then attempt to restore your iPod.
3. Disable or Enable Disk Use on your iPod and then attempt to restore.
4. Try connecting your iPod to a different USB port and then attempt to restore.
5. Remove any third-party USB devices you have connected to your computer (it is not necessary to remove your keyboard or mouse).
6. If you use Windows, re-register .dll files when syncing iPod on Windows XP

[matrim]

hi
my problem is that I want format the Ipod withthe HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool, but it says that the device is write-protected.
what can i do for removing the protection
I have problems with windows, 'cause when I want format the Ipod, windows says that it cant be formatted.
help please