The iPod line of digital music players became famous for its ease of use, but that doesn’t mean it’s without its quirks. A variety of deals and concessions with the recording industry means the iPod can only receive files from a single computer—the one it’s registered with. So whether you’ve purchased a used iPod still registered to another computer, or bought a new iPod and want to transfer its registration, your only option is to reset the iPod to factory settings and then re-register it. If you plug your iPod into a computer other than the computer it’s registered with, you’ll be limited in what you can do. That computer will be able to play music from your iPod but will not be able to transfer music to the computer. That computer will also not be able to copy music from the iPod. Open iTunes and plug in your iPod. Click your iPod to check out its music and settings, then click the “Summary” tab. Click the Restore button, and select your prefered method of restoration—“Restore and Update” is recommended if you’re not sure. Writer Bio
