Ipod Help Please

[fiddlestick]

The situation:

We have a 1st generation Ipod.
Our computer crashed and we ended up having to pretty much start over from scratch.
The original CD w/ the Ipod software is nowhere to be found.
The Ipod doesn't show up now on the tool bar or anywhere.
I downloaded Itunes to see if that would help.
It says that the Ipod needs to be re-formatted for use with Windows.
Reformatting it will delete everything on it (not too big a deal, all the songs are on the HD anyway), but I want to be sure that if I do, I can still get the Ipod software to get the songs back onto it.
Help please.
Bottom line is I just want to be able for my computer to see the Ipod so I can drag songs to it.
Thanks.

[skipshady]

You can download the latest iPod firmware here: http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/

[Helghallen]

The situation:

We have a 1st generation Ipod.
Our computer crashed and we ended up having to pretty much start over from scratch.
The original CD w/ the Ipod software is nowhere to be found.
The Ipod doesn't show up now on the tool bar or anywhere.
I downloaded Itunes to see if that would help.
It says that the Ipod needs to be re-formatted for use with Windows.
Reformatting it will delete everything on it (not too big a deal, all the songs are on the HD anyway), but I want to be sure that if I do, I can still get the Ipod software to get the songs back onto it.
Help please.
Bottom line is I just want to be able for my computer to see the Ipod so I can drag songs to it.
Thanks.
I had to reformat my iPod earlier this year after it crashed. I was able to get stuff back on it. Guess this isn't quite the same thing, but I would assume if that worked, it would work for you since you have the songs on your HD anyway.

[fiddlestick]

You can download the latest iPod firmware here: http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/
I downloaded that updater, but it doesn't give me the option to update, only to restore the factory settings.

[efernandez9]

I stumble here looking for a friend

I do have an interest on Ipods
can I get one for under 250 bucks, with decent memory
can you direct me to a place for good deals, not used tho

[skipshady]

Your best bet is the iPod mini which retails for $250 but you can find deals - you can look here for deals: http://dealmac.com/categories/144.html

And the Apple Store sells refurbished versions of older models for a lot cheaper: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?family=SpecialDeals&siteID=NKa3hZyYoHA-jZ8LE3rAag5Qe2fYRpiR8g
They don't have any iPods on sale right now, but I'd keep an eye out.

[fiddlestick]

I had to reformat my iPod earlier this year after it crashed. I was able to get stuff back on it. Guess this isn't quite the same thing, but I would assume if that worked, it would work for you since you have the songs on your HD anyway.


When you reformatted it, did it put the original software on your computer?
I don't have the CD with it anymore.