iPod touch not appearing in iTunes

Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes. To check for available updates of iTunes on a Mac, go to iTunes > Check for Updates. On Windows, go to Help > Check for Updates.

To install iTunes, you need one of the following operating systems on your computer:

• Mac: OS X version 10.6 or later
• PC: Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP

Note: If you are using a 64-bit version of Windows 7, be sure to download the 64-bit version of iTunes.

If your computer does not meet these requirements, you may need to upgrade your software or computer before installing iTunes.

To restart iPod touch, first turn iPod touch off by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button until a red slider appears. Slide your finger across the slider and iPod touch will turn off after a few moments.

Next, turn iPod touch on by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.

Is iPod touch not responding? To reset iPod touch, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least 10 seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

If your device does not turn on or displays a red battery icon, try recharging next.

If iPod touch is very low on power or if the battery is fully depleted, charge it using an AC adapter or connect to a high-power USB such as the one on your computer.

If the iPod touch's battery is extremely low on power, the display may remain blank for up to five minutes before a low-battery images appears.

If your iPod touch displays a low battery image, it can take up to 20 minutes of charging before the iPod touch will start up. You can press the Home button to check the current charging status.

Try disconnecting and reconnecting the iPod touch, or try a different USB port.

Whenever possible, always connect iPod touch to a USB port that is built into the computer instead of the keyboard or an external USB hub.

If you are using Wi-Fi sync, try connecting with a USB cable instead.

If your iPod touch is seen in iTunes when connected via USB, see this article for more information on troubleshooting Wi-Fi sync.

If iPod touch still doesn't appear in iTunes, see this article.

If you wish to return to this assistant after restarting your computer, first bookmark this page in your browser.

Restart your computer and reconnect iPod touch. If your issue has not been resolved, use your bookmark to return to this troubleshooting assistant.

For Windows users, it may be necessary to completely uninstall iTunes and then reinstall the latest version of iTunes . It is not necessary for Mac users to uninstall or reinstall iTunes. For more information, select from the following:

Windows XP | Windows 7 or Windows Vista

Some third-party software (such as security software and anti-virus software) may prevent iTunes from recognizing your iPod touch. You may have to update your software, adjust software settings, or temporarily disable the software.

In Windows, MSCONFIG is used to troubleshoot conflicting software. For assistance using MSCONFIG, select from the following:

Windows XP | Windows 7 or Windows Vista