# I cant connect an iPod to my PC from a Mac

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**Created:** [September 16, 2005, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-cant-connect-an-ipod-to-my-pc-from-a-mac/2420 "2005-09-16T07:08:03Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 16, 2005, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-cant-connect-an-ipod-to-my-pc-from-a-mac/2420/1 "2005-09-16T07:08:03Z")

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has anyone ever tried using an ipod on a PC computer after its been formatted to use from a mac? there is software that erases everything and whatnot and returns it to factory setting, and i ran it like i was supposed to. now when i restarted my computer, the ipod isnt being recognized by my computers USB. it says like the usb drive is malfunctioning. i run windows xp and i am under the 2nd windows service update (whatever it is). if anyone had this problem and can figure this it, it’d be much appreciated. thanx